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THE EDITOR'S DESK Sunday, October alst we attended the District III fall meeting hosted by Lodge No. 25, Ennis. The attendance was not as good as it could have been, however, this being the time of the year, this can be expected. District III Chairman Ed Mazanec, Sr., conducted the meeting efficiently and with fraternal consideral iork. All oi the district officers ga ,a; their reports and are to be min , tea() .d for their efforts, District III ialrector Sid Pokladnik gave his raport on his attendance at the NFCA in Hollywood, Florida, his District III director's report, and the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes director's report. Frankly, the delegates to the XXIInd SPJST Convention are to be commended for their generous contribution to the charitable cause of relieving the rest home debt by the gift of $100,000 toward that cause. It was a benevolent move which displays our Society's attitude in helping our a ged and helping our government and nation care for those who need it. The directors of our rest homes do appreciate this fraternal jesture and realize the value of such actions. This was displayed by all of them, especially at the convention, and since, at district meetings, wherever we have attended. While addressing the meeting I stated that if the excerpts from the minutes of the Supreme Lodge meeting held October 12-14 contained anything like what was in
a letter sent to the Publication Committee at' their meeting October 30th„ I would have no other course to follow than to explain to our members as I did to the PC. Here is what transpired in chronological order and then compare the report. In the July SL meeting President Morris brought up the subject of the editor's clerical help. Director Broz (IV) stated that the Vestnik was still only 32 pages. Director Pokladnik stated that I accepted the job with no condition of having clerical help. Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska saw we were getting nowhere and suggested I bring an estimate of how many hours of help was used. I agreed. Director Pokladnik (evidently speaking for the audit group, and I don't know how many there are), questioned a $28.50 voucher for my trip in April to Taylor Lodge No. 29, to the annual Czech students' and professors' meeting and said that this was not an SPJST affair and Brother Morris agreed. I stated that I would refund the money. Next was a voucher for $73.50 for mileage to officiate at a funeral, at the fandly's request. I explained that I had a long-distance call late at night requesting that I be there the next afternoon and I agreed to do so. I was told that since neither President Morris or Vice President Hejny were contacted the trip was N(Y1' au-
thorized. I stated I would refund that also. The sum was $102.Q0. After attending the meeting for 21/2 days and seeing what had transpired, I began to wonder about some of the questionable harmony that had been displayed during some of the personal exchanges. I began to realize that fraternalism was being set aside for personality, especially in one exchange of remarks which did not pertain in any way to me. Wednesday morning, October 13, my wife went to pick up her medical report at Scott & White Clinic and, at noon I took the other vehicle and attended the Supreme Lodge meeting. I listened to repbrts by Brothers Hejny and Mikeska. At about 15 minutes to 5, I was asked about the July decision. I showed the executive body the two $400 checks I had paid Maxine for July and August and told them that she was worth $100 a week to me, but that what they would do was their affair and decision. Brother Hejny stated that I accepted the job without provisions for clerical help and that he gave his wife money, also. I asked him how much help did she give him in the office; I received no answer. Naturally, he has SFM Silas Smith and about three assistants. Brother Morris came up with this observation: "The Vestnik is still only 32 pages and the increased circulation is no added
VESTS IK PUBLICATION COMMITTEE
VLS ►JK Entered as Second Class Matter Januar y 3rd, 1933, at Mot. Texas, under tho Act of Congress of August 24, 1922. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC ■ENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. BEFCIIIK P.O. BOX 85, WEST, TEXAS 781191 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET Res.: (817) 820-5989 — Office: 828-3312 PUBLISHERS: CECHOSLOVAK PUP. CO ., WEST. TX Subscri ption: 12.00 For Year
SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. ® Temple 'I' 76301 Phone: AC 817 7734575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res. 985-2115 JOE B. HEJNY, Vice President Res. 778-4785 LEONARD M1KESSA, Secy.-Treas. Res. 778-3720 BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985-2472 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser Temple National Plaza, Suite 323 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 EDWARD L. MARES Honorary President 2603 North 13th, Temple LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS; JOHN A. KVB1fNA, Dist. I AC 713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITET, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 A. L. HILSHER, Dist. V Phone 869-5831 — 861-7083 2020 Washington Ave. Houston 77007 P. O. Box 7885 MATT S. VANES, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 FRANK VESELKA, Dist. VII AC 512; 853-6137 4633 Stonegate Way, Carpus Christi 78411
CISTRICT III — Edward Mazanec. Chinn Route 9, Box 387, Waco 76705 DISTRICT VI — Wm Miculka, V.-Chinn PO Box 297, Moulton 77975 DISTRICT I — Melvin Skra/huiek, eee'y Box 270, Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — E. J. Geistman., Rt. 1, Burlington 76519 DISTRICT IV — Angeline Kristinek Route 7, Box 834, Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT V — Louis Hanus, 2525 Pi T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston 77008 DISTRICT VII — J. Hranicky, Drawer "A' Orange Grove 78372 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN, Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr., Ft. Worth 76135 M y s THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd., Cor p us Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR
MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph. Res. 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER
Mr. Silas H. Smith, Box 100 rumple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773.1575 Home: 817 756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I
Rennie F. Trealek, Rt 3 Caldwell, Tx. 77836 — Ph:. AC 713; 272-8140 DISTRICT II Len. J. Zatopak, 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rd., Rt. 5, Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph. • AC 214 875-7700 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr., Wall Route, Sun Angelo, 'I'x. 78991 -- Ph.• AC 915 653-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, :0126 Moorberr y Lu. Houston, Tx 77080 — Phone 713 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smajstrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx. 77901; Ph.: AC 512 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar, Route 1, Box 55, antrdanton, Tx, '8026 Ph.: AC 512; 784-3201 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I
Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane. Bryan Tx. 77801 — Ph.: AC 713; Res. 822 0642 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky, 1503 E, Central 'rumple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773.4801 DISTRICT III Ed Karnes, 11012 Clenetta Dr. Dallas, Tx 75229 Phone: AC 214; 270-3170 DISTRICT IV Mr-. Ed. Heisler. Route 1 Se y mour, Tx. 76380 — Ph. AC 817 888-3309 DIFTRICT V Richard S. Wahlbert, 10506 Mayfield Road, Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph (AC 713) 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1. Box 150 Rosenber g, Tx 77471—Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresvil?e, Tx. 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for publicatlxi cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. Th i s includes pictures Erpense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures mum; be born by the sender. Changes of address and correspondence concerning delivery of Veetnik must be sent to Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple Texas 76501. Paid subscriptions and advertising mat ter should be addressed to Vestnik, Went Texas, 76691. Deadline for material to be accepted the following lama is Thursday.
problem and, besides, when I was editor, I did it in 3 days." I did not arrive at the XXth Convention in Dallas until Thursday afternoon June 14, 1968, but this is what we read on page 30 of the convention proceeding6of Wednesday, June 13th, a.m. "Sister Frances Olexa (88) stated that the recommendation of the Salary and Donations Committee was unfair to the editor, that he should have the same salary as a Supreine Lodge officer," and "Bro. Jarda, Cerny (111) said that this committee should realize there is more work and more pressure .put on the editor." I cannot reconcile this with the three-day remark. Let me add here that when I took over this job in January 1969 there were no files of anything; the picture cuts were in cardboard boxes and we had to look for them.. Now the cuts are filed alphabetically and I bought a legal width filing cabinet at my own expense ($72), and we have a complete file of all lodges, all district secretaries, district sales representatives, district youth counselors and all SL officers and their correspondence and it all has proved very valuable. It was getting late and I was more interested in my wife's health report than useless discussion and requested to the SL to do whatever their desired. Legal Adviser Lesikar asked if four days clerical help would be satisfactory and I replied that anything would help, compared to the nothing I had been receiving, I appreciated his and Bro. Mikeska's efforts and understanding. I did riot ask for the four days as is stated. I then presented them with the $102 check and reminded them that they seem to have a double standard of assessing values of trips for the good of our Society. On one hand they questioned SL President Morris on the occasion of bringing a letter to West and charging mileage for doing so and attending a 'Christmas party at his Lodge No. 66. at Elm Mott, and charging mileage and then allowing both to be paid. I told them that the actions in both cases were contradictory and, to me, did not seem comparable. I asked them when was a trip to a Christmas social more desirable than a requested trip to officiate at a funeral. I guess that
Wednesday, November 10, 1978 is what the excerpts refer to as lecturing. As I shook hands with all of them to leave I made this statement: Brothers, I guess you know that I can always go directly to the delegates if I desire to do so; I know what they had in mind.
CHARTERING CEREMONIES Lodge No. 180, Burleson
This is not a threat; this is a mere statement of simple true facts and everyone knows that. Any member has the right to write to the delegates. As for by wife, Maxine, and myself, after considering the matter we have agreed that we have more important matters in the work of the Vestnik and we consider the matter closed. We plan to work with the same loyalty, diligence, devotion and fraternal attitude as always and $1,000 a week would not increase our sincere effort one bit nor decrease our realization that there is lack of understanding in certain quarters, and placing personality above what should be fraternal spirit. I request that there be no letters written to the Vestnik about this matter; I do not intend to print them. •
NEWS-BRIEFS Steve A. Ba,rtek, 60, died Saturday, Oct. 30th, in a Temple hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held on Monday from Harper-Talasek Funeral Home and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temple, with burial in the Seaton Cemetery. Brother Bartek was a member of Lodge 87, Temple. • • Frank R. Rozacky, Jr., 67, of Granger died Saturday, Oct. 30th, in a Taylor hospital. Funeral services were held from the Condra Funeral Home in Taylor and Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery near Granger. Brother Rozacky was a member of Lodge No. 20, Granger. • • Elo Zatopek, '73, of West, died Sunday afternoon, Oct. 31st, in a Waco hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St.. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption . with Rev. George Doskocil officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery, West. Brother Zatopek was a member of Lodge No. 54, West.
Sunday, 21 November, 1976 (ST. ANN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH HALL on Mirth Renfro Street; take Burleson Exit off I 35W, cross Hwy. 174 (to Cleburne), continue on Renfro St. through the city of Burleson — St. Ann's Catholic Church and Parish Hall on top of hill). —PROGRAM— Program Chairman Guide
Jerry Janet Mike Hen
Installing Officers
Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris and Supreme Lodge SecretaryTreasurer Leonard Mikeska
Chartering Ceremonies: 1 p.m. Remarks: Dennis Barabas, Rev. Leon Plusche, Mayor Robert E. Ables, Les Todd, Sid Pokiadnik, Ed Mazanec, Alvin Nesuda, Ed Rams, and D. Massey. Supper and refreshments served following ceremonies; Bar-B-Q Brisket, Sausage, with all the trimmings. Nominal charge for the meal. Musical entertainment by the Panther City Polka Boys until approximately 6 p.m. SPJST MEMBERS AND PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED Let's Support Our Brothers and Sisters of this New Lodge! —SL PR Office
NEW BURLESON SPJST LODGE SETS CHARTERING CEREMONIES (SPL) In a special meeting with the officers of SPJST Lodge No. 180 Burleson and Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris of Temple on Friday evening, Oct. 8th, plans were mapped out for the formal chartering ceremonies of the lodge to be held on Sunday, Nov. 21, 1976. The ceremonies will be held in St. Ann's Catholic Church Parish Hall on North Renfro Street in Burls-
son, where the organization of the lodge took place. Chartering ceremonies are set to begin at 1 p.m., with Jerry Janek serving as program chairman and Mike Hejl as guide. The installing officers will be Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris and Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, both of Temple. Brief remarks will also be made by Lodge President Dennis Sambas, St. Ann's Pastor Rev. Leon Fl
VESTN IN 4 Burleson Mayor Dr. Robert. E. AbSALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASSES les, Burleson Chamber of Commerce President Les Todd, SPJST District III Director Sid Pokladnik of Dallas, District ITI President Ed Mazanec of Waco, District III Sales Representative Alvin Nesuda of Ennis, District III Youth Counselor Ed Kamas of Dallas, and State Youth Director Dorothy Massey of the Home Office in Temple. A supper and refreshments will be served following the ceremonies, with musical entertainment planned by the Panther City Polka Boys. There will be a nominal charge for the meal. Lodge No. 180 was organized on April 4, 1976, in. the Parish Hall at St. Ann's. The officers elected at that meeting and still serving today include: President Dennis Barabas, Vice President Jerry Janek Secretary Elsie (Kitty) Rippin, Financial Secretary Laddie Rejcek, Treasurer Leroy Hampton, Youth Leader Bill Hammons, Ass't Youth BLEIBLERVILLE, Oct. 26, 1976 — Front Row, L to R: Frieda Bednar, Leaders Bob, Bobbie, and Eddie Lillie Mikeska, Doris Jean Eckermann, Dorothy Oltmann. Back row, L Smajstrla; Reporter Esther Tucker, to R: Daniel Schaefer, Willie Schovajsa, Wilmer Maresh, Miroslav PetruAss't Reporter Mary Ann Krivanek, sek, Dist. I Sales Representative Ben Trcalek. and Flag Bearer Charles M. Heil. Sales representatives include Dennis Barabas, Jerry Janek, Bill Hamz ►ons, and Kenneth Krivanek. At the time of organization, the members elected to adopt the designation: "Lodge No. 1:', Burleson — The Good Life." The home office of the SPJST, a Fraternal Benefit Society, is located in Temple. The SPJST dates back to July 1, 1897. A group of 25 Czech-Texans met in the courthouse in La Grange in Fayette County on Dec. 28, 1898 to form a new fraternal insurance Society. The first convention was held in La Grange on June 20, 1897, attended by delegates from the 25 charter lodges. By July 1, 1897, the membership in the new SPJST consisted of 507 men and 375 women, a total of 882 charter members. Today the state-wide SPJST Bleiblerville, front row, has over 52,000 members, over $22,- Guests at the Sales Representatives' ,Class 000,000 in assets, and about 129 L to R: Virginia Bednar, Mrs. Wilmer Maresh, Annie Schovajsa. Back lodges. The Society in recent years row, L to R: Edmund Mikeska, Michael Schaefer, SFM Silas Smith. (Pictures by Jeanette Smith) has embarked on a lodge building program and on the organization large. of new lodges. The Burleson unit Members of the SPJST and the is one of the latest to be chartered, general public are cordially invited and plans are in the discussion and program. stage about eventually having a to the ceremonies --SPJST PR Office lodge hall in the Burleson area SPJST which would serve the lodge membership and the community at
Wednesday, November 10, 1976 SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASSES
EXCERPTS FROM TEC MINUTES OF THE FOURTH REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE SUPREME LODGE SPJST HELD OCTOBER 12-14, 1976, AT THE HOME OFFICE IN TEMPLE, TX.
The meeting was called to order on Oct. 12, 1976, at 9:05 a.m. with the following members present: Nick A. Morris Joe B. Hejny Leonard D. Mikeska Ben Zabeik Reuben D. Lesikar John A. Kubena — I Henry E. Vitek Cyril' Pokladnik A. L. Hilsher * V Matt Vanek — VI Frank Veselka — VII Director Stanley Brox could not be present the first day of the meeting but he was present for all sessions the 13th and 14th, Financial Secretary-Elect Jerry Mikulas and District. VII DirectorLODGE NO. 9, SNOOK, Oct. 27 1976 ®- Front Row, L to R: Joe Novosad, Elect Robert Bayer were also presJr., Frank Rychlik, Mildred Horak, Martha Trcalek, Dist. I Sales Repre- ent and were welcomed to observe sentative Ben Trcalek. Back row, L to R: Cecil Dickson, Clint Luksa, Joe the meeting. Friteher, Willie Gloyna, Melvin Skrabanek, Donnie Victorick. MINUTES — The first order of business was consideration of the minutes of the July 13-15, 1976 Supreme Lodge meeting. It was decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes but each member was given the opportunity to call attention to any corrections needed. The minutes were approved with two corrections. President Morris reported on the following: LEGISLATION — Report was
L to R: SFM Silas Smith, Albin Horak, Mary Novosad, Claudia Novosad. (Pictures by Jeanette Smith)
made on legislative developments primarily concerning the agents licensing efforts. Director Pokladnik gave a report that the efforts and success of domestic fratemals in Texas in the legislative problem areas were lauded at the recent National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA). PreSident Morris reported on some amendments State Representative Dan Cartwright accepted from him on the licensing matter. He also read a letter from Ray Klee of the National Fraternal Congress commending our efforts in successfully staving off, for the time being, any efforts to license 'agents of Fraternal Benefit Societies. TRAVEL AND FUNCTIONS Brief report was made on each of 19 functions attended the past three months.
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President Morris reported that at the recent State Royalty, Charlotte Banik of District III was chosen as State Queen and Randy Flasowski of District II was named State King. Director Pokladnik stated that he had heard several compliments on President Morris' excellent address during the Czech Day at the State Fair. Honorary President Edward L. Marek arrived to visit the meeting. Honorary President Marek reported on the progress he has made in gathering information for the purpose of writing a history of the Society. He also discussed his f u -turesachpln daskefor other suggestions. He said that he would continue gathering information during the first six months of 1977 and then begin assembling the material and writing the history. He was complimented on his efforts and appreciation was expressed to him for the fine job he is doing. SUBSIDY TO CZECH INSTRUCTORS — President Morris read a letter from a district secretary recommending that the Supreme Lodge check to see if there is a way to subsidize teachers of Czech in junior and community colleges. He presented a questionnaire completed by a university lecturer, giving various information pertaining to his teaching of the Czech language and stating his net remuneration from the university. The convention action was discussed at length and some of the members of the Supreme Lodge felt that we did not have sufficient information to make a determination with reference to any subsidy to him. Consequently, a motion to table the matter was offered and adopted. Recess for lunch was taken at 12:10 p.m. and the meeting was called back to order at 1:30 p.m. President Morris asked to be excused from the meeting to attend the funeral of Edwin Kohutek, whereupon, he turned the gavel over to Vice President Hejny. A motion was adopted providing that general correspondence not requiring action of the board such as acknowledgements, etc., should be placed on the secretary's agenda regardless whether it is addressed to the president, some other of-
ficer, or the editor. President Morris' report was accepted by the body. Vice President Hejny reported on the following: SALES—Insurance sales through the 3rd quarter were reported to be $12,716,545.00. NEW LODGES — New lodges were reportedly being organized in Irving and Centerville. The individuals organizing the Centerville lodge requested that they be placed in District I. On motion duly passed, it was decided that if and when a lodge is organized in Leon County that the county be annexed to District I. REINSURANCE — A letter was read from Actuary David Huff recommending that we raise our retention level. On motion duly passed the insurance retention was increased as follows, effective Jan. 1, 1977: 0 through 55 — $40,000 56 through 60 - $15,000 61 through 70 — $ 5,000 President Morris returned and resumed his oral report. SPJST DOCUMENTARY SLIDES — The status of the project was reported. It was agreed that the Supreme Lodge officers and Directors Kubena and Pokladnik proceed with photographer Glenn Psencik in completing the documentary slide project. Letters of acknowledgement were read from two recipients of the $25 aid donations approved by the XXIInd Convention. A letter from Westfest, Inc., was read thanking the Society for the display from the SPJST Museum used during the Westfest in West, Texas. CONVENTION CHORUS RECORD — After discussion, it was agreed on motion duly passed to postpone action on the making of the record until the January Supreme Lodge meeting. State Youth Director Dorothy Massey reported on the following: She elaborated on some items on her written report. She brought back for consideration the previously tabled recommendation for payment of $15 plus mileage and meals to be paid to youth leaders or assistants who attend the district training classes. A motion approving the recommendation was made, seconded and it carried.
A motion was made and seconded that SYD Massey present a report in the January Supreme Lodge meeting indicating the expenditure per each active youth. The motion carried. There was some discussion of the fact that there were no lodge eliminations before the District YADs. It was agreed that further consideration be given to this procedure when the new youth rules are brought up for action in January. A motion was adopted allowing District III to hold a training class this fall for this year only. SYD Massey's report was accepted by the body. SPJST MERIT SALARY SYSTEM — President Morris suggested some amendments to the employees' merit salary system and they were accepted. It was decided that President Morris present some ideas on setting up a. long-range job description system for home office employees and report in the January meeting. Recess for the day was taken at 5 pm. and the meeting was called back to order Oct. 13th, at 9 a.m. Vice President Hejny resumed his report. EMPLOYEES' RETIR EMENT PLAN — The required annual report was' stated to have been tiled. SALES SEMINAR — During the last meeting, Vice President Hejny had been authorized to check into the feasibility of retaining a university lecturer to hold a sales seminar for the benefit of our sales representatives. The cost would be $300 per day for the lecturer and his assistant, plus all expenses. After discussion, a motion was adopted to have Vice President 'Hejny arrange to schedule the seminar for 197'7. It was agreed that each director and district sales representative get together and recommend the name of two appropriate sales representatives from each district to invite to the seminar. It was decided that the sales representatives be paid mileage and be reimbursed for meals and lodging while attending the seminar and that the Supreme Lodge host those present for one special evening meal. LOCAL AND DISTRICT SALES
Wednesday, November 10, 1976 REPRESENTATIVES (DSRs) — It was reported that the DSRs had requested that consideration be given to include them and local sales representatives in the employees' group hospitalization plan if feasible. The Salary & Donations Committee report including the recommendation reportedly had been approved by the XXIInd Convention, subject to its feasibility. It was moved that the Supreme Lodge officers check into the feasibility of including the sales representatives in our group hos pit -aliztonpla drepothir findings during the January Supreme Lodge meeting. The motion was seconded and it carried. Honorary President Marek arrived and was present during the meeting. State Field Manager Silas Smith
reported on the following: SFM Smith referred to his writ-
ten report and explained several of his contacts with sales representatives. Suggestion was made that SFM smith bring the board a list of his recommendations in regard to sales. SFM Smith's report was accepted. LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR LOCAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES There was a discussion on the possibility of including local sales representatives under our comprehensive automobile liability policy. Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska asked that the board hear a building demolition contractor, with reference to the repossessed property formerly used as the SPTST Home Office. The contractor answered various questions asked by the members of the board and the matter was to be considered later. Recess for lunch was taken at 12 noon and the meeting was called back to ceder at 1:30 p.m. Vice President Hejny resumed his report. After discussion, a motion was proposed that the president designate one officer to attend each district meeting on a rotating basis and that no officer be required to attend meeting of the same district in succession. The motion carried with 8 voting in favor and 4 opposing. MINUTES AND PROPOSALS — DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES' MEETING—A letter which
appeared in the Aug. 4th, 1976 issue of the Czech section of the Vestnik was reportedly discussed by the DSRs. The members of the board also discussed the letter. It was agreed unanimously on motion duly passed that a letter be written to the Publication Committee calling their attention to a letter in the Czech section of the Vestnik issue of Aug. 4th and further calling attention to the fact that such letter is controversial and inimical to the best interests of the Society and that it should not have been printed. A motion was unanimously adapted to recommend to the Publication Committee that any other Czech letters that appear to be controversial should be translated into English by the Publication Committee or that the committee should have some disinterested party translate such letter. Past Secretary Raymond Urbanovsky, was present and addressed the board briefly. Editor Sefcik arrived and visited the meeting. PROPOSALS — The proposals of the DSRs and the recommended insurance quotas for 1977 were discussed. No changes were made by the board although a number of the proposals were studied prior to acceptance. A motion was adopted that figures on the cost of acquisition of new business be reported to the Supreme Lodge as soon as such information is available. REDUCTION OF PREMIUMS — In accordance with convention action, report was made on the possibility of reducing premiums on large certificates. The recommendation of our actuary was presented outlining a different procedure of discounts using a. $10,000 certificate as a base. It was reported that the new procedure would not be convenient for our sales representatives since they are accustomed to calculating premiums using $1,000 as a base policy. After discussion, it was suggested that the matter of discounts on both decreasing term and level term be referred back to our actuary and that we continue the same procedure of discounts presently used attempting to implement larger discount for larger certificates. A motion to that et-
7 feet was made, seconded and it carried. EXPENSE STUDY — The Insurance Committee recommended that review be made of decreasing premiums on larger permanent plane of insurance. A letter from Actuary David Huff directed to that convention action was read. He advised that we update our expense study last made in 1969, before considering any changes in premiums on our permanent plans of insurance. Decision was made to update our expense study relative ' tet acquisition and servicing costs. It was brought out that the• rate books could not be reprinted until the expense study is completed. Vice President Hejny's report was accepted by the body. Seeretary-Treasurer Mikeska reported on the following: REAL ESTATE LOANS Loans delinquent over three months were taken up and appropriate actions were authorized on each of the loans considered. Report was made that as of Sept. 30th, 1976, investment in 1,182 real estate loans amounted to $17,743: 351.38. Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska read a letter from an SPJST lodge stating they felt that they should not have had to pay for a title search, attorney's fees and clerk fees in connection with the recent increase of their lodge building loan. The lodge requested return of the loan application fee which was done in line with the convention action permitting lodges to file loan applications without paying an application fee. The procedure that had been followed was explained and reviewed and it was noted that there was no other manner of handling such a transaction that would enable the Society to increase a loan and retain a valid first lien in accordance with state laws. A comprehensive report was made on each of the real estate loan properties foreclosed during the quarter. Recommendations were made on disposal of the properties and the board set prices and authorized actions after thoroughly considering the options available. The remainder of the SecretaryTreasurer's report was deferred until later to give Editor Sefcik an opportunity to address the body, at which time he discussed several
V It STN 1K 8 died due to lack of a second. what body determines the question items. A motion was then made that the of an applicant's acceptability to Editor Sefcik revieWed the action Society hire clerical help for the membership, and Article 80 speof the Mal Convention authoriz- editor not to exceed 3 days per cifically sets forth the number of ing the Supreme Lodge to hire week at a salary be determined negative votes required before an clerical help for the editor if such by the SupremetoLodge and that application for membership is rehelp is needed. Reference was made such clerical help be hired after j ected. to the action of the Supreme Lodge the editor has interviewed appliDuring the course of the discusin the July meeting at which time cants and made his recommenda- sion recommendations were the editor was asked to bring the tion to the Supreme Lodge. The made.several Consequently, by consensus Supreme Lodge a report on exact- motion was seconded and carried agreement, it was decided that the ly how much clerical help, if any, with 10 voting in favor and 1 ab- lodge be notified that o e possible was needed in the editor's office. stension. suggested solution /nig involve a Lengthy discussion ensued. Several A motion was adopted that a letin the method of passing members of the board stated they ter be written to the Publication change on new applicants for membership did not appreciate his approach Committee objecting to the editor's from a secret ballot to a show of one of lecturing and which was hands. approach and general attitude threatening the body on possible when he requested salary for clerTEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS alternative actions. help. (WC) — The manner of selecting Editor Sefcik presented the board ical Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska delegates for the TFC was discussed with cancelled checks of $400 each then resumed with his report. and agreed upon. he said he paid to his wife out of MINUTES OF OFFICERS' MEETA motion was that an inhis personal account for clerical INGS — Several meetings were rehelp. He requested that the Su- portedly held by the officers to dividual must attend at least two preme Lodge provide him with consider investment matters. The days of the TFO to qtmlify for exclerical help. It Was pointed out minutes of officers° meetings of pense reimbursalv-vi EFFECTIVE DAT;.; REMUNERAby several members of the board July 13, July 19, Aug. 2, Aug. 18, TIONS TO' DIRECTORS AND that the Vestnik has the same Sept. Oct. 6, 1976 were ac- LEGAL ADVISOR — After review number of pages as it has had for cepted9,onand motion d uly passed. of the matter, it was decided to remany years and that the number SECURITIES BOUGHT THIS affirm the motion of July 15, 1976 of issues of the Vestnik has no 'QUARTER. regarding effective date of salaries bearing on the work load. Editor The purchase of the 8 securities of the directors and legal advisor. Sefcik reported that the printing deadline had been moved up and reinvesting $950,000 during the The motion carried with 9 voting was reported and ratified in favor and 2 abstensions. that the publisher now requires quarter LETTERS — A letter from Mr. typewritten copy. Editor Sefcik re- on motion duly adopted. LOAN APPLICATIONS — Loans Raymond A. Klee Executive Vice quested clerical help for four days committed and in process as of President of the National Fraternal weekly. Editor Sefcik presented the board Sept. 30 were reported to amount Congress was read discussing the importance of our continued partiwith a personal cheek for $102.00, to $1,443,110.12. LODGE PETITION — A petition cipation in meetings and efforts of intended as refund for the amount he had collected for two trips signed by 91 members of one of our the NFCA. A letter was also read from the questioned by the directors in the lodges was read and brought up for previous audit. It was explained consideration. The petition states daughter of one of the recipients that he had not been requested to that Articles 57 and 60 of our By- of a $25 donation authorized by the return the $102, but that the items Laws are in conflict. It further re- last convention. The letter was were merely questioned as a part quests that the Supreme Lodge au- highly complimentary of the Soof the audit. He was asked to take thorize the By-Law Committee to ciety in showing such acts of genback the personal check for $102, delete Article 60 under the au- erosity, Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska's rebut he refused. It was agreed by thority granted that committee in consensus opinion that the check Article 171 or in the alternative, port was accepted by the body. Financial Secretary Zabcik renot be cashed by the Society. cause to be sent a referendum to Recess for the day was taken at the delegates of the last conven- ported on the following: STATEMENT OF INCOME AND 7 p.m. and the meeting was called tion for the deletion of Article 60 EXPENSES — He referred to his back to order Oct. 14th, at 8:30 from the By-Laws. He also read a letter from a dis- written report, discussed several a.m. The agenda returned to the edi- trict secretary, informing the Su- items and answered questions. REPORT ON NATIONAL FRAtor's request for clerical help. preme Lodge that the district A motion was proposed that the assembly in meeting went on TERNAL CONGRESS MEETING Society hire clerical help for the record endorsing the petition to de- (NFCA) — He gave a detailed' report on his impressions of the reeditor not to exceed 4 days per lete Article 60 from our By-Laws. week at a salary to be determined Legal Advisor Lesikar read a let- cent NFCA meeting in Hollywood, by the Supreme Lodge; that such ter he had written on the matter Florida. He complimented Director clerical help be hired after the on Sept. 30, 1976, in which he took Pokladnik on his work as president editor had interviewed applicants the position that there is no con- of the Fraternal Section. He called on Financial Secretaryand made his recommendation to flict in Articles 57 and 60. He stated the Supreme Lodge. The motion that Article 57 provides who or Elect Jerry Mikulas, Jr., to present
Wednesday, November 10, 1976 the remainder of the report of the Financial Secretary's Department. Brother Mikulas thanked the board for being allowed to observe the meeting. LODGE RE-CAP REPORT — Bro. Mikulas recommended that the manually-posted lodge activity ledger reports be discontinued and in the future, a printout of the membership and insurance breakdown of each lodge be obtained from our computer service. After adequate explanation and discussion of the procedure and cost, a motion was made to proceed in having the Lodge Re-Cap Report handled by our computer service. The motion was seconded and carried. Financial Secretary Zabcik's report was approved by the board. Legal Advisor Lesikar reported on the following: LOANS IN PROCESS ® Report was made on 47 loans in process. LITIGATION — Report was made that the Supreme Lodge SPJST had been dismissed from one law suit. Detailed report was made on two threatened law suits. FORECLOSURES — Information was given on three foreclosures handled this quarter and on two foreclosures now pending. CONSULTATIONS, BRIEFS AND OPINIONS—Information was given on the progress of our pending Charter Amendment and registering of our use of the name "SPJST" under trademark statutes and six other various Home Office and local lodge matters. He stated that due to miscellaneous requirements of the State with reference to sewage disposal systems that the appraising director should indicate the source of water supply and type of sewage disposal system when he files his appraisal report on a real estate loan. Legal Advisor Lesikar did coinmend Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska on his patience in reporting the minutes of our meetings. Legal Advisor Lesikar's report was accepted by the body. REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS: Director Kubena reported on the recent NFCA meeting and discussed some of the beneficial matters that were covered at the meeting. He reported on the recent chartering of the new lodge, No. 179, in Warrenton. He complimented
those who had a part in the impressive ceremony and program for the day. He was highly complimentary of the Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra which he said added greatly to the fine ceremony. Director Vitek expressed appreciation to all present for their excellent cooperation. He brought up a request from a local member that we consider giving 25-year pins. No action was taken_ although the matter was discussed. Several other items were reported and discussed briefly. Director Pokladnik reported that the District III meeting would be held Oct. 31st. Appreciation was expressed for support of his work with the NFCA which he felt was very important to our Society. The recent meeting was reported to be among the most meaningful ever conducted. He reported on some items of importance taken up at the NFCA. The slogan of the NFCA for the coming year is "Fraternalism Is a Family Affair." He spoke of his work on the Fraternal Section, especially on revising of the Local Lodge Activity Report Questionnaire, and he was complimented on the excellent job he had done. He also discussed various. other items of importance. Director Broz gave a report on activities in District IV. He relayed a request from a member in District IV that the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes directors be paid by the Society. No action was taken, since it was reported that the rest homes represent a separate corporation. Director Vanek discussed sales in District VI and offered his recommendations. He recommended that the local lodge officers' workshop be scheduled as soon as possible. It was agreed by common consent to use the same procedure in scheduling the workshops with the same reimbursement provision used in the previous workshops. He said he was proud that there has been a Czech class started in District VI at Victoria College. Director Veselka briefly reported on several matters. He also spoke of the need for members of fraternal societies to be interested in the betterment of our nation and com-
9 munities, as this is greatly needed in this day and time. He discussed the fact that it is often difficult to understand an organization completely until you look at it from the inside and he has a much better impression of the Society since he has had the opportunity to have an inside VIM while he served as director. He brought up for consideration a loan application for SPJST Lodge No. 79 in Corpus Christi to construct a new lodge home. He presented a list of signatures of over 100 local SPJST Lodge 79 members who pledged with their signatures the support of constructing a new lodge home far SPJST Lodge No. 79. In view of the fact that Lodge 79 had complied with the request specified during the July Supreme Lodge meeting, a motion was proposed that the application for the loan to construct a lodge building be accepted and forwarded to the appraising directors for the usual processing. The motion was seconded and carried, with 8 vo ting In favor and 3 opposing. He, concluded that he has enjoyed working with the members of the Supreme Lodge very much and pledged that he would continue working for the SPjer long as he is able to do so. Director Hilsher said he was of the opinion that the many matters considered were resolved in the best possible manner. He invited all to the Czech Day at Lodge 88 on Oct. 24th.. He thanked all for their help and cooperation. Director-Elect Robert Bayer was called on for his comments. He said he has learned much during the past three days and that he looks forward to working with the board. Financial Secretary - Elect Jerry Mikulas, Jr. stated that he appreciated being invited to the meeting and looks forward to working with the members of the Supreme Lodge. President Morris referred to the guidelines for the State Youth Director which he had been requested to draw up and on which action was postponed from the July meeting. After a brief discussion it was the unanimous consensus of the board that under Article 30(k) of the By-Laws and as Head of the Youth Department, President Morris had full and complete authority
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LODGE NO. 5, TIOGA
and Friends: Dear Our regular lodge meeting will be held Sunday afternoon, Nov. 14th, at 2 p.m. The ladies are asked to bring sandwiches and a dessert. This is our annual meeting, so all of the members be sure and come. Fraternally yours, Lorene Schroeder SPJST — LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS
Dear Members: The monthly meeting was called to order by President Gene McBride, with the pledge of allegiance led by Brother Al Gurecky. A moment of silence was observed for our departed Brother Ed Martin. The minutes of the last meeting and the Executive Board meeting were read. A donation for the library was discussed, but it was decided to have a representative come in and explain a little more about the library. Brother Gurecky has been in the hospital but he is home and doing fine. All members present voted for Mr. and Mrs. SPJST. The votes will be tabulated and the results will be announced at the November meeting. We urge all members to attend the meeting on Nov. 14th. This meeting is very important because it is time for election of officers. Fraternally, Barbara Slovak Reporter
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LODGE NO. 42, WALLER COUNTY
Our last lodge meeting was held Sunday, Oct. 17th at 4 p.m. with. President Edwin Adamek presiding. Gayle lVfokry and Kristie Krenek led the members in the pledge of allegiance. President Adamek welcomed our guest and all members present. The minutes of the September meeting were read by Secretary Mike Kaiser, and the treasurer's report was given by Albin Machu; New applicants received were Debra Machu, Paul Pine, Michael Pile, David Pille;' Patrick Pine, Phylis Schneider, Clayton Schneider, Christopher Schneider and Monica Schneider. The youth club members are selling tickets on a gun cabinet and several other items which will be given away in December. The lodge bought ten books. Youth Leader Melvin Steger reported that the club is very active and its membership is growing; there are 38 members. One of the rooms on the back of the lodge building is being remodeled and is going to be used for youth club matters. Our next monthly meeting Was changed to Sunday, Nov. 7th at 2:30 p.m.. An election of officers was planned and a covered dish supper following the meeting was to be held. The door prize was won by Barbara Lehmann, Sherrie Vrana and Donna Pasemann. Fraternally, fia Mae Jansky Reporter (Dear Sister Jansky: Your letter was addressed to Box 85, Waco, and arrived too late for the . Nov. 3rd issue.—Editor.)
Dear Members: The quarterly meeting of SPJST Lodge No. 42 was called to order by President Joseph Musil at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24th at the home of Brother Emil Gaydosik. There were seven members and one visitor present. There was no old business. The new business opened with the discussion of the dues which have or have not been paid. The next, dismission was about obtaining lodge flags for the meeting. The next meeting will be held at the home of Brother Maxie G. Kulhanek, Dec. 12th at 2 p.m. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were served. Fraternally, Charles Kulhanek Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 66, WACO
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LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN I want to remind the members that our monthly meetings have been changed to the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., beginning in November. Also keep in mind that we will have election of officers at our November meeting. I urge all of you to try to attend this important meeting. Fraternally, Eleanor Kuder
Dear Members: Lodge No. 66 will hold its regular meeting Sunday, Nov. 14th, at 2:30 p.m. Remember, it is election time again. Come and have a voice in• the election of officers for the coming year. There will be no social after the meeting. The youth club will meet at 2 p.m., just preceding the meeting of the adult lodge. We hope to see you there. Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt Secretary SPJST -.-
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Dear Members: Were having a barn dance Saturday, Nov. 20th, with music by the Ennis Country Boys. This dance will no doubt appeal to you whether you own a pick-up truck sporting a CB antenna or not because if you hate to dress up for a Saturday night dance then it's blue jeans and boots for you for this one. Among the polkas and waltzes you will probably enjoy musical notes with a western beat.: Our entertainment and decorating committees invite you to come enjoy the scenery which will definitely give you an out-on-theranch feeling. We'll look for you! Fraternally, Rose Scott
Wednesday, November 10, 1976 LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS SOFTBALL TEAM Dear Brothers and Sisters: The team held its annual steak dinner and awards banquet Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19th, 1976. The dinner was an outdoor affair held at the home of Ida and Lionel Schulz. Rather, it started out in the backyard, but by eating time, the rain came and everyone had to move some place indoors to eat and somehow we found room. We did mess up their home and for we apologize. The afternoon started out fine with visiting, playing horseshoes, and enjoying a few drinks. It didn't rain very hard until eating time. The steaks were furnished by Willie and Carlyn Ondrusek, and boy were they delicious! They were cooked to order by our special chefs Connie Brennan and Albin Vrana; they did a terrific job, and had no complaints. Dips and chips were brought by the officers' wives and wives of the players and they were delicious, too; some brought cakes, cookies and pastry. Our thanks for your thoughtfulness and your generosity. We wish to thank Willie and Carlyn Ondrusek for the delicious steaks, pivo and for all the nice gifts that you gave to everyone. We cannot ever thank you enough_ so may we use the old cliche; gosh, thanks for everything and we really enjoyed ourselves. May we thank Annie and Otto Janousek for furnishing the ice and all the soft drinks. This was truly a generous deed. Also, thanks to Ida and Lionel for letting us use (your backyard as well as your whole house, and again, we are sorry for making such a mess, but everyone truly enjoyed the party. I also wish to express my thanks to Lil Janna for helping plan as well as for shopping for most of the food that was needed for the steak dinner; and also my thanks to Ida Schulz for helping with the purchases, including the preparation and serving of the food. My thanks are extended to Lionel Schulz, Albin Vrana, Jerry Manak, Jo Ann Manak, Bessie Petr, Ida Schulz, Lillie Jarma, Don Jarma and Bobby Dryden for helping transport the tables and chairs to the party and then back to the lodge build-
ing. The most valuable player award, a vote by the team players themselves, was won by Don Jarma; also, this year's batting champion, with a .421 batting average, was Don Jarma. Our congratulations to Don from the team and also from the manager, you had an outstanding season and we are all looking forward to having a good team next season. My thanks to all of the players, it was almost fun handling and managing the team this past season. We won one league championship and held our own in the City Major League. I am looking forward to next season. The team appreciated the fact that all of our lodge officers and their wives, our District III director and wife were all able to attend our banquet. We enjoyed your presence and deeply thank you for all of your support. We also wish to extend our thanks to our team sponsors for sponsoring us this past season and wish to thank our mother lodge for assisting us and letting us have a team, and we hope you will be as kind and generous next season. Again, we wish to say thank you to Willie and Carlyn for being our hosts for this banquet. May Lil and I express our thanks to the team for the flower pot and flower stand and for the precious rod and reel; we deeply appreciate your kindness and your generosity. I promise to chain the rod and reel to my wrist every time I use it, or should it go overboard again, am I to jump in the lake with it? Our thanks again for the gifts. I hope I haven't overlooked anyone because it has been some two months since the event took place, if I have overlooked someone, I assure you it was not intentional. In closing, we, the team, wish to thank everyone who helped in any way this past year to make this such an enjoyable and successful season and we are looking forward to fielding another good team next year. My thanks to the editor for deciphering and for printing all my reports this past season I know it was a chore. Fraternally, Ben Jarma Team Manager
LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: This should be a comparatively short letter. The Halloween party for the children was a spooky success. There was a spookhouse manned by Ruthie Bartula, Vivian Hegwood, and Debbie and Linda Wehring. Melissa McSpadden came in first place in the costume contest, she was dressed as a witch; Lynn Pflughaupt came in second as a hippy, and Kim McSpadden came in third dressed as a "Ma Kettle" type. It's a shame everyone couldn't have won. They were all dressed well. There were games 'and bobbing for apples and then they enjoyed sandwiches, drinks and cookies. A big thank you should go to Youth Leader Ruth Duncan, Margaret Allbritton and Clara Broz, who organized the party. They worked hard on the planning and decorations. Thanks also to those who helped cleanup afterward; that's just as important as the preparations. Don't forget that the youth will hold their monthly meeting Sunday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. Parents are always welcome. As I promised here are the menus for the November Social Night suppers: Thursday, Nov. 11 Smothered steak, hamburgers and French fries. Thursday, Nov. 18 Turkey, dressing and trimmings, hamburgers and fries. The kitchen will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25th due to Thanksgiving Day. I am sure by that evening everyone will be so full they won't want to look at food until the next morning. Don't forget that the hamburgers also include cheeseburgers. Tickets are on sale for the Dec. 11th Glenn Miller Orchestra dance and I understand they are going very fast. Tickets are $7.50 per person and to make reservations, you may call the lodge office from 9 to 5 Monday through Friday only, at AC 713 8695767. Ellen or Wanda will be happy to take your call. That's about it for this week. I'm happy to report that I've had no reports of anyone seriously i11 or that no one has passed away. I love to report news of this type. I shall have a report on the monthly
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Joe A. Slavik, SPJST Sales Rep. Lodge No. 185 Route 3, Box 215B San Antonio, Tx 78218 Telephone 512-651-6985 If you would like to transfer to our lodge, you may contact our financial secretary: Mrs. Wanda Malay 12165 Converse Road Universal City, Tx 78148 Telephone 512-658-2995 We meet every fourth Friday at 7:30 p.m. at 920 Highway 78 in Schertz.
LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Receipt of contributions to the Memorial Fund from the following are gratefully acknowledged: In memory of Mrs. Theresa Koval* Social Night Committee — $15.00 In memory of Brother Oscar Helmcamp Mr./Mrs. T. S. • ostom — $10.00 Mr./Mrs. Harry Rice — — $10.00 Mr./Mrs. B. J. Holeman $ 5.00 $10.00 Mr./Mrs. F. D. Allison — Fraternally, Harriette Allison
LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH AND FRIENDSHIP CLUB Dear Members and Friends: Are you enjoying this beautiful weather? It was such a nice day for the District III meeting last Sunday, Oct. 31st_ which was hosted by Lodge 25, Ennis. We all en j oyed the delicious fried chicken dinner, the meeting went smoothly and ended in a short period of time. And, as always, we all enjoyed visiting with our friends. A reminder of our lodge meeting Sunday, Nov. 14th, at 3 p.m. Plans will be made for our annual Christmas program along with the Sokol Gymnasts. We want to wish a speedy recovery to Brother George Halford who is in St. Joseph's Hospital. We extend our sincere sympathy to Sister Gay Williams and •family on the loss of her mother. We have some congratulations to be made to: Sister Henrietta Milan's painting was chosen for the Gymnast National Magazine cover, September issue; and to our youth club member, Bobby Joe Cleveland who is appearing in a Thousand Clowns for 6 weeks in Denver, Colo. He will be home for two weeks and then go for a six-week tour of
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LODGE NO. 138, GANADO Dear Members: Lodge 138 will hold its annual fall meeting Sunday, Dec. 12th at 1:30 p.m. at the KJT Hall. There will be election of officers, premium refund checks distributed, and lots of refreshments of all kinds. We always have a good time, so come and we'll see you there! Fraternally, Mrs. Sophie Dybala Secretary SPJST -
Kentucky. The Friendship Club turkey dinner today was enjoyed by all. There were 37 members present and we enjoyed having our visitors, Helen Skrasek, Debbie and her son Stephen Skrasek, LeRoy Neally, Frank Prochaska and Bill Renfro. It was so nice seeing Sister Theresa Miller after a long absence, and glad Sister Maria Frill is able to get out. She is still on crutches, but doing better. Our next meeting on W“Inesday, Dec. 8th at 10:30 a.m. will be our Christmas party. The club will furnish turkey and ham and the sisters are to bring a vegetable, salad or dessert, or call our secretary, Jo Prochaska, at 444-2233. There will be a $2 gift exchange. Please make note, starting in January the Friendship Club will meet at St. Thomas's Library. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Theresa Miller, Anna Milan and George Korteff. May you all have many more. Receipt of contributions to the Memorial Fund from the following are gratefully acknowledged. In memory of Brother James W. Mason: Al and Helen Skiffin.gton $10.00 Henrietta, Jerry, Rome, and Talon Milan — — $20.00 Delbert and Donna Sue McClinton — $25.00 Henry and Ann Banfi (Chicago) — $10.00 Moe and Marge Blevins — $ 5.00 Martha and Albert Boenisch $ 5.00 Al and Alene Kercho — — $ 5.00 In memory of Sister Eunice Korteff Miller: Theresa Miller — — — $ 5.00 The Halloween party last Sunday given by our lodge youth club and Sokol was a big success. fhere was a lodge turnout and I think the spookhouse was enjoyed by the adults as well as the children. Remember, the St. George Harvest dance Saturday, Nov. 13, with Bill Kucera and The Czech Mates. So until . .. Keep smiling! Fraternally, Mary Pavey - SP 1ST PAVELKA CEMETERY ASSN. The SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association will have its meeting Sunday, Nov. 14th, 1976 at the SPJST Lodge No. 35, Elk, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Mrs. John Mach
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Wednesday, November 10, 1976 LODGE NO, 172, PASADENA Dear Members: The members of Lodge No. 172 extend their deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Brother Oscar Hehncarnp who recently passed away. I would also like to remind all the members, including the new members to please attend the regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10th, also the general election meeting, which will be held Wednesday night, Dec. 18th, at 7:30 p.m. We are getting larger crowds at our dances and everyone seems to have a great time, so be sure and come out and support the lodge dances and bring all your friends and neighbors. The Hub City Dutchmen orchestra will play for the dance on Nov. 20th and the Singing Dutchmasters will be on hand with their wonderful music on Dec. 4th. Don't forget the Christmas party Dee. 18th for the members and their guests. The New Year's Eve dance on Dec. 31st will be a gala affair, the price of admission will be only $5 per person and the music will be by Weinert Grohrnan, so be sure and come out for a great time. Fraternally, E. C. Baker 2nd Vice President SPJST — LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON IMPORTANT NOTICE As of this date, Oct. 17th, 1976, the lodge will only furnish the meat for a deceased member's family who is active in the lodge. (Active meaning members who are still paying their local lodge dues, whether their policies are paid up or not). The amount not to exceed $15. Mary Lou Huepers Secretary LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Dear Members: The next meeting will be Nov. 28, 1976, at 1:30 p.m. at 924 Highway 78, Schertz, Texas. The change was due to the Thanksgiving holidays and the chartering of the lodge to be held at 3 p.m. at the same address. Fraternally, Wanda Mokry Secretary
LODGE NO. 185 NEW BRAUNFELS Dear Members and Friends: The regular monthly meeting was held Friday, Oct. 22nd, at 924 Highway '78, Schertz. Reports were approved as read. All officers were present. President Slavik reported plans had been made with the Supreme Lodge, to have the lodge chartered on November 28th, 1976 at 3 p.m. Please be sure to make an extra effort to attend this important event. Youth Leader Bea Parker reported she had set a meeting of the youth club, Nov. 6th, 3 p.m._ at her home for the election of officers. Due to the Thanksgiving holidays falling on the fourth Friday, the next meeting was postponed until Nov. 28th, at 1:30 p.m., just before the Chartering Ceremonies at 924 Highway 78, Schertz. The December meeting was also moved up to Dec. 10th due to the Christmas holidays. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar. With no other business, the meeting was adjourned. Looking forward to seeing all of you on Nov. 28th at 1:30 p.m. for the regular meeting and at , 3 p.m. for the lodge chartering. Fraternally, Wanda Mokry Secretary — SPJST CZECH CLUB UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, AUSTIN, Friday, Oct. 22nd a Get-Acquainted party for the new Czech Club members of UT Austin was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kolar in Austin. An attractive thanksgiving hornof-plenty arrangement was the setting for the dining table with various delicious Czech pastries, covered dish caseroles, Czech goulash, and Lentil soup was served to approximately 55 members and guests. Saturday, Nov. 13th, at 8 a.m., the Austin CZech Club members are leaving for Temple to tour the SPJST Library and Museum. Fraternally, Georgia Chamberlain SPJST
FEATURES SPJST MAKES GRANT TO WEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST. FOR CZECH STUDIES After a number of years of absence, Czech is once again being taught at West High School under the sponsorship of West Independent School District. The course is being taught as one of the courses included in the Community Education program. I first learned that Czech was going to be offered in the September 16th issue of The West News. The article stated that the director of Community Education was Don Jares, a former acquaintance and friend in West. (His wife Doyle worked for a time in The West News office.) Shortly after, I received an official letter of confirmation from Don that the course was being taught. Registration was held on /September 22nd, with the very gratifying results that 26 persons had enrolled, exceeding the minimum enrollment. After reading the actions of the recent convention, Don stated that he believed that their program met the SPJST criteria of . . . state-approved, regular Czech courses." Miss Mary Dvoracek is the instructor and is one of only a few persons in Texas who is certified to teach the Czech language. The classes are being held every Wednesday night, but there are plans to offer Czech in the high school as part of the regular day-time curriculum next year. Don went on to say: "We can certainly use the funds, as we have only very little in the way of audiovisual aids, etc., which could be used for Czech instruction. (We have since sent some teaching aid material to the class.) Incidentally, the encouragement and help we have been receiving from you and Calvin Chervenka, among others, has been most heart-warming for all of us here at West. We hope we can repay the SPJST by expanding the study of the Czech language and heritage throughout this area. If you are ever in town, please feel free to stop by and see how things are progressing. Again, many thanks." Since the initial enrollment, the number of students taking the
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convention. The recent convention held in Waco appropriated and allocated more funds in support of instruction in Czech language than any previous convention. They are to be commended for it. Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President — SPJfirr — FINAL SCENES FROM THE XXIInd SPJST CONVENTION Dear Members: The group of pictures I am sending this week to the editor are from the last day of the convention (Thursday) and are the last in the series that I have been sending to our Vestnik. All of these pictures surrond the last day's activities, including the election of Supreme Lodge officers, directors, editor and the various committees. All of this was climaxed with the installation and charge just prior to adjournment by Honorary President Edward L. Marek. In publishing this series of pictures from our convention, I trust that our members and readers are cognizant of the fact that our ofA cheek for $250 was presented recently to the West Independent School ficial photographer, Brother Glenn District in support of the Czech course being taught at West High School Psencik, took dozens and dozens as part of the Community Education program. L o R: Community Edu- of pictures and that obviously, it cation Director Don Jares, Czech Instructor Miss Mary Dvoracek, WISD was not practical to publish all of Superintendent Ron Hoizmann and Lodge No. 54 President Ernest Zahir- them in the Vestnik. I have tried to (Photo sent by Brother Zahirniak) publish representative pictures, deniak (presenting the check), picting some of the activities that course of study has risen to 31. I hope that the course picks up and took place. There is no doubt that had hoped to make the presenta- shows even more momentum with this was one of our best and one tion to Don and the school officials the passage of time. of the most photographed of our * * in person but because of my travel conventions. While Brother Psencik West Independent School Dis- was taking pictures in black-andschedule I was unable to do so, and besides, I felt that the program trict joins three senior universities, white, he was also taking pictures could make use of the funds as one high school, and seven com- for use as colored slides, and these soon as possible. Consequently, I munity/junior colleges in offering have been completed now for somewrote Brother Ernest Zahirniak, courses in the Czech language. As time. A few of them were shown president of SPJST Lodge No. 54 in a matter of information, I would at the recent Texas Fraternal ConWest, and asked him to make the like to report these as follows: Uni- gress. presentation to Superintendent versity of Texas, University of All of the pictures, plus newsRonald Holzmann and to secure a Houston, Texas A&M University, paper articles and clippings, are bepicture of the presentation, to in- El Campo High School, San Jacinto ing placed in a large scrapbook clude Don Jares, Supt. Holzmarm Junior College, Temple Junior Col- that is being prepared by the Puband Mary Dvoracek, and to send lege, Hill Junior College, Alvin licity Committee of the last conus a good black-and-white picture Community College, Brazosport vention and that scrapbook will be of the presentation. The picture College, Victoria. College and Spring kept here in the Supreme Lodge has been received and we are Branch Community College. I be- and on display permanently, so if most grateful to Brother Zahirniak lieve this is the largest number of you haven't seen the pictures that for taking care of this presenta- institutions offering studies in the you wanted to see in the Vestnik, tion. He was joined in the presen- Czech language since the programs they are all here. tation by Editor Rudy J. Sefcik. have been inaugurated a long time It was a great convention, and We extend our best wishes to ago. thanks to Brother Psencik for proDon, "Miss Mary" as she is afThese donations are made pos- viding such superb photographic fectionately known, Superintend- sible through the consideration coverage. ent liolzmann, and all of the peo- and courtesy of the entire SPJST, Nick A. Morris ple enrolled in the course, and acting through their delegates in President
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SCENES FROM THE XXllnd SPJST CONVENTION
Soon after his re-election, SL President Nick A. Morris took the microphone and introduced his wife Dorothy, sons Josef and. Michael, daughter Katherine and son Stephen. (He explained that the oldest son, Nicholas, had been present the previous evening at the Wednesday night banquet and Was soon to enter active duty with the United States Air Force.) (Chmn. Poltladrdk fn the background.)
Honorary President Edward L. Marek and Sister Marek spoke to the assembled delegates on the last day of the convention just prior to the election of officers of the Supreme Lodge, editor, and directors. (All Convention Photos by Glenn Psencik.)
Chairman Sid Pokladnik asked his wife Justine to say a few words to the delegates on the last day of the convention.
SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska also made his post-election remarks with wife Dorothy at his side, along with son Mark and daughter Denise. SL Vice President Bro. Joe B. HaiAY and wife Stacie expressing their thanks and appreciation for his re-election as vice president.
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SL Legal Advisor Bro. Reuben Lestkar with wife Jeanette shortly after his re-election to that post.
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New SL Financial Secretary-Elect Brother Jerry Mikulas with wife BettY, daughter Donna and son Wade, expressing their thanks for Brother Jerry's election to that positioa, succeeding Brother Ben Zabeik, who Is retiring effective January lst.
Retiring SL Financial Secretary Zabcik congratulating his successor and long-time assistant, Bro. Jerry Mikulas, upon his election to succeed hini,
Vestnik Editor Brother Rudy Sefcik expressing his thanks to the delegates upon his re-election, with wife Maxine and sons Terry and Edwin Joseph.
BO Y JOE CLEVELAND IS IN THE CAST OF "A THOUSAND CLOWNS" Honorary President Edward L. Mkrek is shown handing the gavel to reelected President Morris and Vice President Joe B. Hejny during the charge and installation of officers and committees in a brief but impressive installation ceremony just before adjournment of the conventica.
By-Law Committee for the coming four years, L to R: Ben Trcalek (I), Pat Geistman (II), Jerry Milan (III), William Urbanek (IV), Sidon Tumis (V), Jerome Vasek (VI), and Sister Thelma Hrneir (VU).
Bobby Joe Cleveland, a native of Fort Worth is making his first Equity performance as Nick Burns in "A Thousand Clowns". This aspiring 12-year-old actor began his career at the age of 4 in the role of Hansel of "Hansel and Gretel" The next year he won his first talent contest. Taking his profession seriously, Bobby Joe has taken acting classes for five years and has had two years of dancing. Outside of his performances in school productions, Bobby Joe has appeared at Casa Mariana in such productions as "Billy the Kid," "Mr. Scrooge," and "The Wizard of Oz." He has played such roles as Johnny Appleseed in "Johnny Appleseed," Littleest Angel in "The Littlest Angel," and in the last two years played Winthrop in "Music Man" with Van Johnson and Young Patrick in "Mame" with Ruta Lee. Bobby Joe enjoys singing with his church youth choir, playing the piano, and gymnastics, which he has practiced for eight years. (Article and photo submitted by Mary Pavey.) - SPAT ***A-0104 4 .1.4e
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Supreme-wage Directors and Editor, L to R: John Kubena (I), Henry Vitek (II), Sid Pokiadnik (III), Stanley Bros (IV), Alfred Hilsher (V), Matt Vanek (VI) Bob Bayer (VII), and Editor Rudy Sefcik.
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Finance Committee, L to R: Mack Allen (I), Ben Zabcik (II), Arnold Vrla (III), Victor Brenek (IV), Jerry Prothazka (V), Rita Vanek (VI), and Monte Foster (VII). The "Finance Committee" is a new designation for the former Salaries & Donations Committee and was made a standing coMmittee in the recent convention.
Publication Committee, L to R: Melvin Skrabanek (I), Ruby Bolton (11) E. G. Mazanec (HI), Angeline Kristinek (IV), Tommy Lostak (V), Sophie Dybala (VI) and Emil Matula (VII).
The Entrance to Lodge No SS ea Czech Day (taken in the rain)
Brother Tom and Sister Marlene Caraway in the Parade of Costumes at Czech Day at Lodge No. 88, Oct. 24th. LODGE 88, HOUSTON SALUTES PAST AND PRESENT LIVING LODGE PRESIDENTS
Insurance Committee, L to R: Cecil Dickson (I), A. B. Dusek (II), Ben Jarmo, (III), Raymond Paviiska (IV) Helen Hegwood (V), Jerome Illavaty (VI), and Frank Veselka (VII).
(Submitted by Marlene Caraway) The recent Czech Day celebration at Lodge 88 included a salute to the seven living presidents of Lodge 88. These tributes were so nicely written that T felt they should be shared with those of you who were not able to attend. Following the salute to the presi•ents, Brother Harms presented teach person who was honored with a plague depicting the office.. The salutes are as follows: BRO. RUDY SEFC1K hos been a member of the SPJST for 38 years, and became the 18th president of Lodge 88 in 194'7 and served during the time the monthly meet-
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Fund, to which he personally conitributed the finst donation. He participated in the loaning of , money for the construction of the old lodge building on Robbie Sts where in his younger days he danced in the Reseda group and was active in the youth movement. He assisted the Dramatic Club in loaning the needed furniture for :1 their stage plays and for over 20 .; years, he gave a personal free Christmas dinner to all the Birthday Club Sisters and the lodge officers. Brother Hilsher assisted in the finding and purchasing of our present lodge facilities, and also served on the building coinmittee of this project. He was vice chairman of the Canvention Committee for the 1972 state convention held in Houston. Alfred is known as "Dependable Al" of Lodge 88 and has worked v!.. faithfully all his life. His pride, efforts, and devotion to our activities are indicative of his remarkable leadership which brought much success to Lodge :88. In Here is a final look at Redcoat Batt Vernettl, giving directions to Sister Minh) Kacir, Jeanette Lesikar and Dorothy (Mrs. Sidney) Kacir. Brother Hilsher's own words, "The SPJST is my love and life's project ings were being changed from the heart citation for his, combat ex- and one dearest to my heart." Ogeth language to the English perience. We salute President Alfred HilBrother Rudy wrote many letters sher. language. At the age of 19, while on * the farm he raised "opera singing" in the Vestnik praising our Draroosters, and in the town of Day- matic Club in the Czech language. BRO. LOUIS HAMS has been ton, he directed teenagers in dra- During his stay at Ledge 88 he was a member Of the SPJST for 47 matic plays. As a member of Lodge a president who had a generous years and became the 18th presi88 he served on the board of trus- heart that brought about a spirit dent in 1960. President Louis, as tees for several years. He was a of benevolence, fellowship, and he is known to all of us, was a member of the entertainment com- enthusiasm among his fellow mem- member of the Lodge 88 Youth Club_ Dramatic Club, Chairman of mittee and served as the director bers. of the Hlahol Dramatic Club for 8 We salute President Rudy Sefcdk. the Entertainment Committee, yea,rs participating in more than (Editor's note: Sister Caraway, Chairman of the Social Night *4 30 stage productions. He served as as Brother Louis Hanus mentioned Committee, Chairman of the Board , a vice president for President Fr. the rooster and waking up resi- of Trustees, and Lodge president Olexa for 8 years, and presently dents, etc., to put in a little humor, for 6 years. He has served as an ofis the editor of, our SPJST Society however, there are needed cor- ficer of District V and as Secretary organ, the Vestnik. rections — I did not serve as of the SPJST Publication CommitBrother Sefeik has a talented vice president with Brother Olexa tee. His best spirit of fraternalism singing voice and he used it quite and my ulcers were only treated, came about at Lodge 88 in 1965 often to wake up the residents not removed. Thanks 'for your job when Brother Hanus couldn't convince the board of trustees not to in Harris County and was heard as as MC.) * * throw him into the swimming pool far away as the "Chicken Ranch" near La Grange. As a distinguished BRO. ALFRED HILSHER has with his clothes on during the dedactor in the Hlahol Dramatic Club, been a member of the SPJST for ication of our olympic-size swimhe used to sing from the stage, ac- 46 years and in 1954 became Lodge ming pool. companied by his own patented 88's 17th president, an office he He takes pride in having organself-styled human bazooka. During held for 7 years. He served for 12 ized the Thursday Night Social his 6th year as president of Lodge years as chairman of the board of Committee some 11 1/2 years ago 88, the membership awarded him trustees and in District V has held and is rightly proud that he has e with a beautiful set of SPJST positions of treasurer, president, not missed a Thursday social night 'ulcers that had to be removed at assistant director, and is presently activity the past 582 consecutive the Heights Hospital in 1953. While serving as District V Director. Aft- weeks. What a record! recuperating at the hospital, he er becoming president of Lodge 88 One of his outstanding achievewas awarded a Lodge 88 purple in 1954_ he started the Memorial ments is his "Especially For You"
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program in 1971 when the ballroom was filled to capacity to see a fine program which included a memorial presentation of our Czech heritage by our Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris. We salute President Louis Harms. * * BRO. TIM KOSrOM has been a member of the SPJST for 49, years, and became the 19th president of Lodge 88 in 1962, serving as president for five years during which time the present building was constructed. He was a member of the Building Committee of 1963 and has served on the Auditing Committee. He has been a member of the Dramatic Club for the past 47 years, Brother Tim participated in more than 200 stage productions, has served as the Dramatic Club president and is presently the club director. He became chairman of the Entertainment Committee when it was jointly operated as part of the Board of Trustees. It's rather ironic that with Tim's many years of service at Lodge 88, he was kicked off the Board of Trustees for failure to attend the required number of meetings. (Working long hours kept him from making the meetings.) He has been a member of the Choral Club for 15 years serving as director for a long time. He has been vice president for several years and has served on the Social Night Committee since its beginning in 1966. Tim Kostom is proud that he has been able to contribute and foster the principles of benevolence, humanity, and brotherhood among the many members of Lodge 88 for the past 49 years. He has been very instrumental in upholding the valued Czech traditions of language, culture, and history through his continuous efforts in the Dramatic Club and Choral Group of Lodge 88. We salute President Tim Kostom. * BRO. ED KADLECEK has been a member of the SPJST for 53 years and became the 20th President of our lodge in 1969. At the age of 76, he is the oldest active living president of our lodge. Brother Ed, as he is known to all of us, has been a member of the Auditing and Entertainment Committees and was a vice president for several years. He has also served on the Board of Trustees several years. At the present time
he is an active member of the Czech Choral Group, a cigarsmoking auditor of the Social Night Committee and a Member of the Board Of Trustees. Brother Ed's stamina as a strong, healthy Czech was witnessed a few years ago at our lodge when he inadvertently mutilated one of his fingers by slamming a car door on it. Taken to the hospital by another lodge president, Brother Ed puffed on his cigar and had a big smile while the doctor sewed the finger back in place and the other helpful president fainted away! Brother Ed has answered many calls for help when something goes wrong at the lodge and has spent much time here repairing and looking after things. We salute President Ed Kadlecek. * * SISTER TILLIE HELMCAMP our 21st president, has been a member of Lodge 88 for 16 years. During that time she has served as lodge youth leader for '3 years, secretary for 2 years, second vice president for 4 years and president for 2 years — 1971 and 1972, and Secretary of the Board of Trustees for 4 years. She also was District V Youth Director for 3 years and has been District Secretary since 1989. Sister Tillie, as president, tried to provide special entertainment for all by showing the beautiful films on Czechoslovakia and other countries. She even had a heart specialist to come and show a film and give a lecture on prevention of heart diseases. She always tried to have some entertainment at the lodge meetings — usually a funny skit about the different committees. One of the funniest skits featured departed First Vice President Emil Horelica and Sister Della Kadlecek. Della was telling Emil how a policeman caught her for speeding while she was rushing to get to the lodge in time for the capsule drawing, and when she mentioned "capsule" the officer wanted to get her same water so she could take one! We salute President Tillie Helmcamp. * * BRO. ERNEST 3. HANKA, our 22nd president, has been a member of Lodge 88 for 45 years. He served as treasurer from 1947 through 1950 and was our first vice president for 9 years. He has served
for many years in the capacity of legal advisor, affording our lodge untold hours of service. He was on the board of trustees and also served as chairman. He was our president during the years 1973 and 1974 and has served as Director of District V for 8 years. Brother Hanka was Chairman of the Convention Committee of Lodges 88 and 142 for the 1972 State Convention in Houston. He was one of the chief speakers of our lodge at the conventiona l and when Brother Hanka spoke, they listen ed! He served as vice chairman at the Dallas and Houston conventions, Brother Hanka Is the kind of fraternalist who spreads cheer wherever he went. Not only did he always say something witty, I can remember when he led us in singing "Happy Birthday." We salute President Ernest J. Hanka. SPJST --
ANNA MARIE JAKUBEC AND STEVE R. UNMAN ARE WED
Anna Marie jakubee, daughter of Mrs. Annie F. Jakubec and the late Walter A. Jakubec and Steve IL Eixman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed win A. Eixman of Zabcikville, were married Saturday afternoon, Aug. 14, 1976, in St. Mary's Catholic. Church. The Rev. Arthur Michalka performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Walter J. Jakubec of Orlando, Fla. The bride wore a gown of organza with a full skirt accented by venise lace and pearls. Maid of honor was Miss Elaine Bartek of Seaton. Bridesmaids were: Miss Joan Hoelscher, Miss Carrice Grygar and Miss Sharon Wasserman, all of Zabcikville; Mrs. Steve Henning of Waco and Miss Shirley Marx. Best man was David Holesoher of Zabcikville. Groomsmen were Mark Grygar and Stuart Eixman t both of Zabcikville; Richard Sebesta, Gary Hill and Jeffrey Lesikar, all of Rogers. Candlelighters were Randy Cr ygar and Stanley Eixrnan, both of Zabcikville. Ushers were Brian Grygar and Ronald Psencik, both of Zabeikvine. Music was by Donna Schiller, organist, and Buddy Forest, soloist.
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From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: Just to remind everybody that our meeting will be held Sunday. Nov. 14th. An election of officers will be held, so be present. To our youth club xnemberst: Don't forget your pro jects — Post cereal tops and Campbell soup labels, and our big project (can food) for the Meal-on-Wheels. Please try to bring only can food— corn, English peas, green string beans, peaches, or cash donation, if you wish. If the adult lodge members wish to contribute toward this project, it will be appreciated because all donations will go for a good cause, besides your donation will give someone a good hot meal. Some youth members have not paid their dues. Please pay them this month. I would like to remind all the youth that our plan is to go to Six Flags next year. We have a rule. You must attend a majority of the youth club meetings to be eligible for the trip. The cost of the trip is expensive and we feel you should earn it before you can go. Another reminder, youth members: Don't forget your Thanksgiving card contest. I would like to see all of you at the meeting on time. Libbie Parma (11-3-76) Youth Leader Mass servers were Kevin Grygar and Scot Eixman, both of ZabcikWile. Flower girl was Dana Marek of Caldwell; ringbearer was Stacy Eixman. A reception and supper was held at St. Mary's parish hall followed by a dance at Flag Hall. Both the bride and bridegroom graduated from Rogers High School The bridegroom's parents were hosts for the rehearsal dinner at Don's Steak House. The couple will live in Temple. (Anna is a member of Lodge No. 47, Seaton.) SPJST
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NOTICE The State Youth Director has a good stock of new T-shirts, monogramed with the letters SPJST in a new color — heather blue with blue trim. They are available in sizes small, medium, and large in youth sizes; and small, medium, large and extra large in adult sizes. Price: $2.25 each. Also available are a few white Tshirts with red trim, monogramed with the SPJST letters, available in children's sizes only. Price: all $2 each. Contact State Youth Director's office in Temple.
Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Readers, Our Youth Club of Lodge 142, Houston at 5508 Nolda in Houston, would like to invite everyone to our turkey dinner with all the trimmings, Saturday, Nov. 13th, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Prices for adults, $2.25, and $1.50 for children. Youth club members with their dues paid up get their dinner free. There will be cakes, pies and coffee available. Please come and join us. Thursday night, Oct. 28th we had our regular monthly meeting. Door prizes were awarded. We discussed our turkey dinner for Nov. 13th and Christmas party for Dec. (11-3-76) Dennis Veselka (13)
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Dear Readers, The youth club meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. Nov. 3rd by President Jimmy Zahirniak. Flag Bearer Laurie Zahirniak led us in the pledge of allegiance and SPJST motto. Roll call of members was held and the minutes were read and approved. Our monthly club dues were collected. The treasurer then gave a good report of the club's operation, which was duly accepted by ever y -oneprsent. SISTER ROSIE SEDLACEK, 77, Under old business we selected a DIES OCTOBER 6th, 1976 member of the month; Troy Gerik AFTER AN EXTENDED ILLNESS was chosen for the month of November. Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie The Christmas party plans were Zapalka Sedlacek, 77, were held at finalized for only the active mem- the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home bers who are paid-up, to date, and chapel in Sealy at 2 pm. on Friday, attentive. Dec. 15 was set for our Oct. 8th, with interment in Sealy holiday event, plus a brief meeting Cemetery. The Rev. Henry Beseda, will be held. The eligible members Jr., and the Rev. Lawrence Junek will be notified of the exact time officiated. and place of our party. We also Pallbearers were Jodie Melia, selected another date in case we Darwin Label Milton Labaj, Emcouldn't go on the reserved date. mett Labaj, Frank Vecera and After our main treat in Waco, Edwin Labaj. then we will have another treat at Mrs. Sedlacek was born Rosie a favorite dessert stop to complete Rydl, daughter of the late Mr. and our holiday occasion. A gift to the Mrs. Joseph Rydl, in Hodslavice, eligible members will be given by Moravia, Czechoslovakia, Oct. 18, the youth club. 1898. She attended school there. At the age of 21 years she came to Before adjournment door prizes were drawn and awarded to Greg the United States to live with Mr. Hutyra, 1st; Terry Gerik, 2nd; Troy and Mrs. Frank Heger, her godparents, in Penelope, Texas, they Gerik 3rd. preceded her here from Mona Zahirniak was our only having their homeland. birthday celebrant for November. March 7, 1920, she was united in Be sure and set Dec. 15th aside marriage with Frank Zapalka, who for our event and a short meeting will be included before we leave passed away July 10, 1959. Her second marriage was to Frank Setlfor the party. See you then! lacek in Dec. 1966. By vocation she Fraternally, was a housewife and was greatly Laurie Zahirniak dedicated to the cause of freedom (11-4-76) and Americanism. - SPJST — Mrs. Sediacek was a member of LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM the Sealy Brethren Church of which she was treasurer from 1959 Dear Readers, Our SPJST Youth Club of Lodge until 1974. She received a 50-year 169 had a booth Sunday, Oct. 10th membership pin from the SPJST at the Octoberfest. This was a Lodge. She passed away in Azalea money-making project. Thanks to Manor at 3:20 p.m. Oct. 6th, having everyone who worked, we had a been in failing health since January of this year. very successful day. Survivors are her husband, Frank Fraternally, Sedlacek of Sealy; one daughter, Virginia. Bednar (11) Mrs. Lowman C. (Lillian) Kruse of (11-4-76) Houston; one grandson, Capt. Lar-
ry C. Kruse of Blytheville Air Force Buse in Blytheville, Ark.; an aunt, Mrs. Suzy Schrott in Vienna, Austria; nephew, Prantiseic Kudelka and niece, 13ozena Maizlik, both of Navy Ade, Czechoslovakia. Preceding her in death, besides her parents and first husband, was a sister, Mrs. Anna Kuclelka in Czechoslovakia. SPJST --=
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We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed mother, STANFIELD SVADLENAK, who passed away Oct. 21st, 1976. He was born Oct. 8th, 1917, in Taylor and was a lifelong resident of this community. He was manager of the Texas Employment Commission here for 26 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a veteran of World War II, a member of the VFW, and the SPJST. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hazel Svadlenak of Taylor; one daughter, Mrs. Jean Arnevick of Olympia, Wa.; one son, Stephen Svadlenak of Austin; one sister, Mrs. Eileen Skelton of Temple; one brother, William Svadlenak of Houston, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Condra Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Bill Arnold officiating. Burial was in the Taylor City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wallace Snider, A. J. Zvonek, Lee R. Lawrence, Dr. Mike Seaquist, Dr. Marvin Leshikar, and Raymond Williams. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee: Michael Kaiser Jerry Telles Herbert Riethmeyer SPJST -
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Death. Claims Paid in October, 1976 OCTOBER 29, 1976 TEMPLE, TEXAS
Death Claim No.
Name
12288 Christina Gaydos 12289 WM. Edgar Martin 12290 Joe P. Hubenak
Lodge No.
Location
168 25 92
Jo urclanton Ermis Fort Worth
12291
Hugo Schetcak
130
Dallas
12292 12293 12294 12295 12296
Joe Merecka Ida Peterka Bunyan B. Easterwood Christine Robillard Louis S. (Alois) Elsik
81 50 80 88 118
Needville El Campo Holland Houston Kingsville
12297 12298 12299 12300 12301 12302 12303
Chas. Galetka Antonie Horak Fr. Prikryl, Jr. Elizabeth Buzek Joe F. Dlouhy Clifton Eberspacher Henry V. Janes
4 130 84 175 20 139 47
Hallettsville Dallas Dallas Rosenberg Granger Danbury Seaton
12304 Felix Kelner 12305 Al (Louis) Jaska 12306 V. T. Baxtos
28 126 130
East Bernard Ross Dallas
12307 Julia Farek 12308 Elmo Jennings
103 84
Platonia Dallas
12309 Annie L. (Zaludek) Jones 12310 Chas. X. Geritch, Jr. 12311 Edvtin Kohutek
88 133 47
Houston San Antonio Seaton
12312 Doris Anita Alford 12313 Joe S. Kubecka
88 17
Houston Caldwell
12314 Thomas Delos Cook 12315 Annie Gussie Seibert 12316 Jos. Slavik/Joseph Slavik Josef Slavik 12317 Mary Zubicek 12318 Melada Sottek
17 17 72
Caldwell Caldwell Cameron
58 76
Hungerford Wichita Falls
12319 Jenolefa, (Jennie) Gajdosik
6
Cottonwood
Date of Admission 10-26-38 10- 1-52 6-25-57 10-23-70 3-12-11 1-11-60 3-20-58 5-21-05 3-31-69 10-14-55 12- 7-24 2-13-52 6-16-47 1-15-22 4-11-34 9-18-73 2-17-37 8-11-53 11-26-68 7-12-74 11- 8-25 10- 5-19 5- 7-57 10-21-35 7-16-40 4- 5-72 9- 7-72 5-23-34 9-15-43 12-19-19 3-27-72 7-20-66 1-24-36 12-20-54 6-24-70 2- 7-49 12- 2-38 4-17-41 7- 4-20 7-25-53 12-11-42
Date of Death
Age
9-14-76 9-11-76 9- 8-76
72 61 66
9- 1-76
91
9-12-76 9-20-76 9-19-76 9-14-76 9-26-76
76 88 63 64 69
9-18-76 9-20-76 9-24-76 9-18-76 10- 2-76 10- 1-78 10-2-76
81 87 62 59 68 56 69
9-23-76 9-10-76 10- 6-76
70 84 73
10- 5-76 9-12-76
83 50
8-10-76 10- 3-76 10-10-76
66 58 74
8- 8-76 9-30-76
53 75
9-27-76 7-31-76 8-3046
57 61 87
9-30-76 10-10-76
67 76
8-26-76
94
Certificate No. B-2213 C-11534 MO-89 E-49175 A-7434 2364,8 B-4654 A-3300 E-44347 B-4607 A-15556 D-2954 B-3821 A-11532 C-2079 W-59318 B-1758 0-11848 W-43495 W-61474 C-216 A-15235 D-3734 D-234 B-2753 PR-53548 MK-55250 C-2123 C-7008 A-7677 W-53491 PR-38225 D-254 D-3443 0-48008 E-325 B-2234 B-2893 A-7969 C-11822 694
To the survivors of our deceased brothers and sisters, the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, expresses its heartFraternally yours, felt sympatb.y. Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer
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OWL DOPISOVATELO TAK VSEL1COS Pite Aneika Houdkova Nate sestra Toberna me sdelila, to dne 18. tijna letokiiho roku mantel& John Sebetkovi se doili pekne vifrodi jehot se hned tak kat pane vyrodi jeho se hued tak katdY nedotije. Pi Sebetkova jest elan kou nateho Kroutku hezkou tadu let a pan Aebetka v dfivejtieh letech navttevoval nate seheze take. Ona byla kamaritclkou me maminky a pochazely obe z toho nth° taborskeho kraje v jiinieh echich. Pfejeme manklum tebetkovSrm mnoho ttesti filavne zdravi do daltich let. Oba jsou dienove SPJST. Pani Mary Novi, rozena Aebetkova pry se jit doAlla 90. let koneera zaifi a pry se citi dosti dobre na sva. Leta. 21je nyni v Domove odpoeinku v Ennis. Take ji pfejeme vile dobre a jette mnoho let ve zdravi. Zname ji od detstvi neb s moji maminkou se vidy mely rady. Byla me sdelena smutml zprava, ge minul* tfrden byla v Kaufman pohfbena pi. Ella Kovetovd, (snad roma, Kvapilova.), ktere., zesnula po deli nemoei. Znem ji tee jig mnoho let nebot' byla tchyni pi. Kay KelvataVe, ktertt jest neteti nail dlenky Army Pfikrylove. Tats odehazeji krajane jeden za druhYm a mohli dasto zde jette dlouho Pfeji zesnule klidnt spanek a Pez11stalSrm nate soustrast. Take jsem videla zpre.vu, Ae ruedavno v Praze se konal 11. mezinitrodni jazzovk festival a na tomto pfvnim koneerte hrel net 87. let', Benny Goodman, tak zvan "krill jazzu". Pfitomno pry bylo asi 4,000 fanoutkil teto hudby, takAe halls byla pfepinena. Pry se p Goodmanovi zdelo, le stare easy se zas navratily (to minis, byl popularni jako za mlad'ych let.) V Austinu budova postavena v dfivejtIch leteeh a ktere, sloutila generalu George Custerovi v 1865
STARY KOVBOJ ism stars kovboj, votlehana Write, svou Velkou cestu uz mam za sebou, tit ze vzpominek sotva jeden mute, pri troae tepla nohy nezebou. Divoka husa za svYm hejnem tahne do modrfr ch dalek, vzdutnym ptibojem, kdo celYm srdcem s kovboji se sptahne, ten zfistane at navtdy kovbojem. Lalala-hou, vraci ozvenou, ten zdstane at novidy kovbojem. Kdyt se tak divam, jak ten tivot pads, kikam si, bratko, nebud dojatej, rad zavzpominam na aarvatky mladi, taky jsem kdysi mal svou Neils/ Gray. K nebeskfm jezdciim, na vatrne lodi, ma g ma stejne vtichni odejit, kdo jednou videl, jak se btibe rods, pro terthle zazrak stoji za to tit. Lalala-hou, vraci se ozvenou, pro tenhle zazrak stoji za to tit. Byl to stfij tidal hlidat cizi stada, ze Oahe mam jen sedlo pod hlavou, pfatelskk fismev, ptizeri kamarada, jsou balzamern na dual bolavou. At s babim Mem zmlknou hnizda kosi, jeate si poakam na posledni pak Ar ypatim se jako krfipej rosy abych nebyl nikomu na Lalala-hou, vraci se ozvenou, abych nebyl nikomu na OM%
jako hlavni stem, jest prave nyni stteclisem proti-kladnych spore nekolik organizasi tam. Budova ma. pry WI striena aby udelala misto pro parkovike, at 1969 byla oznadena jako statna meznik a ureena k zachovani prn pfisti pokoleni Ameriky. Budova se nachazi na pude university texaske v Austinu. Jak to vile dopadne, je take t,den jsme melt navAtevu natich pfibuzneh z Dorchester, Texas, a pekne jsme se yespolek pobavili. Bratranek Joe Febera s maneelkou a jeji maminkou pi. Mary Martinkovou se po delti dobe pfiAli na rids podivat, a pl. Martinkove., Ala jeate naposled k lekafi, ktefi ji operoval loni na kydel. le to jiste peknfr poet kdyA nyni mek bez bolesti chodit (vet-
Linou bez hiilky Mil daganu) a ie ji to piano ze srdce. V gichni jsou elenove SPJST v Tioga. Ve Winona, Missouri; pan Torn Becker pestuje male kone asi 28 inde vysoke a doufa, to bude mod. fki, 2e ma nejmengi koniky na svete. Ma celkem 9 jinYch takove vjigky ye svem stade a tak m to se mu to podati. Nedavno ukazovall na televizi takove male kone, kterY jistY elovek ye vtchodnim Texasu vypestoval a tekl, te tyto konieky jsou dobre povahy dobre nalady a pro deti jsou pry zvlatne dobre k hrani. Pfisti tYden bude se konat cirkus ye meste Ft. Worth, ktery tam ptivezou Shriners (ta organiza,ce ktera vydrtuje zdejSi nemocnici. Scottish Rite Crippled Children's) pro ochromene neb zmrzaeene deti. CelkovY vYtetek ptipadne teto nemocnici na Went tech deti. Siste to dobrY skutek a nasledovini hodny, Sestra Frances Balejova me sdelila, ze jeji mantel se nedavno navratil z nernoerice kde si pobyl asi tYden skrze dYchaci potite. Nyni jest mu pry hodne lepe atecly mu ptejeme lepti zdravi nadele! Sestra Balejova, jest elenkou na'Seho Xroutku a oba patTi k fadu 84 SPAT. NeddArno jsem koneene se set/a se sestrou Emmou Pavelkovou, ktera se v late navratila ze sve cesty po L'Vrope. Povedela me, ze se mela vaude dobte a ma pekne vzpominky. Napted navativila Prahu ye spoleenosti sve snachy Grace a pak jely dale do RakouSka, Nemecka a take byly i na sokolskem sletu v Zurich, titSrearech, kde sestra Pavelkove, se narodila. Tato j4ste si zaslouti uznani, nebot' pted dvemi lety se podrobila operaci na kyeel a nyni chodi bez bolesti a bez eaganu a jeate se pustila um tak dalekou cestu. To je odvaha, a Kroukk ji pi eje mnoho let mezi nami , aby jette mohla aft Aivota tak jak si zaslouii.
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Ve stfedu 10. listopadu 1978 CESKit KLUB NA UT V AUSTINE Austin, Texas 28. kijna 1978 22. tijna (v patek) mei deskS, Klub vedirek pro nova dleny klubu v domove p. a pi. Roger Kalif v Austine aby se lepe seznamili. Na stole bylo mnoho dobreho pediva, Ceske jidla, sladkosti i gulat. Pkitomno bylo asi 55 elen0 navttevnikCt. V sobotu 13. listopadu v 8 hodin rano pojedou elenove klubu se podivat na SPJST museum a knihovnu v Temple, Texas. Uptirane" Mina Chamberlainova SPJST —
JAROSLAV SMETANA Z GOTEBORGU Zakladem vtehomira je pevna, spokojena rodina. To si dlovek uvedoml ptiblittlm sezn.luneni se SmetanovSrmi, tatou Jaroslavem, maminkou Monikou a tfemi pruty Svatopluka vythovanSmi — jak jedle rost1Srmi syny: dvoumetrovSrm, Michaelm, o par cent metra men tim Petrem a akolou dosud poviruVra KrIstianem. thlapci jsou 8veclove jak se patti, to je po vizati a podle toho, ze pti mistrovstvi v hokeji fandi Avedskemu mutstvu i proti techosiovakion. Jinak radi jedi deske buchty, ktere do Gateborgu nekted rok zajede (Teel babidka z Teplic, a dokonce na ne nautili chodit i kluky ze sousedstvi. Radi jedi "Ceske knedliky, hnetene a vatene jejich tvedskou mamou jak je vybetla z receptu. Ne, tie by se strava bez knedliky neobetla, neni na nich nit tak a yetoveho, ani zdrave tiivotosprave pro spetneho. V knedligich je v•tak ' la, i kousek domoviny pro manta jsou naptil deska krev a zakladem pevne, spokojene rodiny je izeta jednoho k druhemu, pozornost k vecem, ktere blizkemu eloveku &elan drobne radosti. Mantele Smetanovi jsou oba malift: Jaroslav maluje krajiny, Monika se specialuzuje na detske portrety. Jejich dila se nyni ve 8vddsku "zadala nosit", u obchodnikti s obrazy se dlouho nezdrti a doma v atelieru irt maji lupine vymeteno. Kdyt mi to pan Smetana tika, nezapomene poklepat na citevo: i v umeni panuje pani Meda, mama vliclkyne, ktera, jednou da vyclelat, podruhe chieba vezme. Momentalni situate je ptizniva, Smetanovi — aby uspokojill poptavku
pracuji denne od deviti rano do setmeni. Po zaplaceni Oloh a dalmem vyadtovani zbudou penize na jidlo, obuti a otaceni. Dvakrat krat merle si Smetanovi dovoli tST -denirkac portugalske ti. Splaceji rociirmSr domek, auto nemaji. Nat gOteborgskSr krajan je moudrSi elovek. Je melee, ale urazil by ho ten, kdo by ho bral za boMina. testa k jeho povolani, vinouci se od miacii, nebyla jiste marna, ale kaki, by si ji rad odpustil. Od doby, kdy po voice odegel Jaroslav Smetana do 8vedska za ttestim, si vycielaval kdejakou robotamou, net se uchytil nejpry jako ocelatskST delnik, pak jako pumpat u benzinoveho derpadla a nakonec typograf v Gateborgs-Posten. Dovede si proto vatit vyclelane koruny, vatit vsi pottebne lidske price. Nebyl nikdy sklatem, jako jeho otec v teplicke skiounionce, ale ma jeho fortel, jeho tikovne ruce a jeho hlavu na pravem mist& Nezakiada si tolik na svem malitskarn uzneni jako na tom, te vytel z dobreho rodu. S panem Smetanou jsem se seznamil za nahodnSr ch okolnosti. 1Hledal jsem pametihodnosti Geteborgu spojene se jmenem hudebniho skladatele Becificha Smetany. Obzvlattnich vedomosti v tato ()blast' nemaje, jazykem aveciskSrm nevladnoue, byl jsem odkazan na plan rnesta a rekvizity v hatelovem pokoji: bibli a telefonni seznam. V telefonni knize jsem nenatel ant Smetanovu sin ani nlc jindho na ten zpilsob, ale mezi tisici Anderseny, Andersony, Nielseny a Johansony, Erikseny a Ericsony stalo jako kul v plate jmeno Smetana Jaroslay. Tot, divte se, tie jsem Avecil sluchatko a vytoCil Udelal jsem dobte. Dr. Vaclav Bohdan STVLASTENEC K. H. BOROVSKt Tak radii v jednom ze svSr ch epigramu novinaf, kritik, basnik i prozaik Karel Havlidek BorovskS7 tern nejment'im. Sam protel tvrdou tkolou tivota a znal tedy dobte jeho miru. Svet by mane_ maid daleko ptisnej , a docela jinou mirou, net mel ve sve dobe po ruce, kdyby mu bylo dopfano dotit se natich let. til v Case, kdy hovotit desktn jazykem, zejmena v Prase, nebylo
betaVm zjevem, Sam K. H. BorovskST byl absolventem nemeckSich tkol, presto se jit ye sySTeh petadva ceti letech stal redaktorem deskSrch novin. Narodil se 31. tijna 1821 v Boroye u Pk-byslavi a prvni zakiady deskeho jazyka ziskal ye svem rodiati. Odetel pak do Prahy na filosofickou fakultu a stal se okamtite uvedomelSrm 6echenx. Mel se stat knezem a jako kazatel probouzet lid. Ale IA prvni rok byl pro Bye butieske nazory ze serninate vylouden. Tehdy mu nabidl P. J. 8afaCtik misto vychovatele u sveho ptitele, profesora moskevske univerzIty, 80i:dna Petrovide 8evyreva. V Moskva neztracel Havlidek das. Po shitbe mel k dispozici profesorovu knihovnu a tady se seznamoval s klasickou literaturou ruskou i francouzskou, setkesal se zde s ude4mi lidmi a Wval pfitomen vatny'm debatim. Pramery v Rusku mu ptipominaly pomery u nos, chta hanobici jazyk lidu, mu pHpominaly pornery u nas, Alechta ha noblel jazyk lidu, mu ptipominala tlechtu rakouskou. Ve Lvove si take zvolil sve Eterarni jmeno BorovsktSrm pfatelum z Ruska psal: "My jenom chybujeme, ze posud vystupujeme tuze skromne, upejpave, a tim, jako viibec ye sv'ete, daleko nedojdeme. Jen si dupnout! L1z ja tam budu, uvidite, zavedu navy styl v natich vlastenecieVch zaletitostech. ." V race 1844 se vratil do tech. Tak, jak sliboval, skuteene zadal vykonavat svoji budtelskou pro ci. Stal se kritikem "teske Veely", pisevzal tizeni "PraiskSrch novin" a sve pero namadel tak hluboko, jak se dosud ta(inSr v te ,,dobe neodvaJeho einnost neusla vtak pratsite ani videfiske panel, ktera ptemktlela, jak se Haviieka zbavit. Uprostfed prosincove nOci, kdy stala variodni hvezda hodne vysoko na ablaze, piiali, zatkll jej, odloueili od teny, dcery a matky a odvezli do mesteeka Brixenu v jitnich Tyrolich. Tady byl ureen jeho pobyt ve vyhnanstvi. Podlomil jeho dutevni i fyz'cke zdravi tak, te rok po navratu z Brixenu zemtel. Na jeho rakvi late vavtinorg yenee, ktert znamenal mueednickou korunu. Byl propleten* trnim a nechala jej zhotovit Botena Nemcova. teskSr bojovnik proti absolutismu
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Middei Texasu, studujici v Praze eeg tinu, si samo-
Oba tyto hudebni soubory krajantun zahrat i zazpivat. A hrali krajanam do noty, stejne jako zpevaci Yvetta Simonova a Milan Chladil. Na sve si ptitel i kraja.n, Cechoameridan Josef Polster. 0 ptestavIce proste vzal harmoniku Parnik Vggehrad byl 27. eervna a hral rilzne desk& pisnidky. A mel parnikem kralanskeho pfdtelstvi oehotne posluchade I zpevaky. A S KRAJANY*ARNIKU tak z parniku Vytehrad aridly staPRAT VI re deske melodie "Cechy krasne, liana Vondriekova Cechy me", ", "Skoda Lasky", "JuPosledni Mrvnova nedele v Praze chajda, Ja to mam rada" a dalti. byla jako vymalovana. Slunidko Obdivovala jsem, kolik elanu mesvitilo at, ultce vylidnene, vteli pki dtyskicetistupriovem chno co melo ruce a nohy se osvetovalo u teky, vystavovalo se hor- vedru. TanCili, poduPdvali, zpivali kemu sluneenirou pohlazeni na plo- a zatandili si polku stejne jako fox, vexna,ch, ptestehovalo na chaty a valdik, mazurku. V kole byla vedo chalup, druhSich to kralovstvi douci cestovni kancelake z Chicaga tihakova, , ktera pro svou stovettiny Pratant. Takell pkistavitte vtletnich par- tedeaatielennou skupinu zakadila nIkti na pratskem nahteti bylo ti- do deskoslovenskeho prograrnu pra vo. Mnoz.1 z , tech, ktetf smetovall ye parnikovSr vYlet. Mezi hosty byla spisovatelka k ptistivajicimu molu byli kra,jane z USA, Rakouska, Polska, Au- Frantitka Pechaekova, redaktoti stralia a dokonce jeden rSdetnik Cs. rozhlasu, ITEM/. Karel Pech, a z Thajska. Parnik Vytehrad byl kter* pkitomnYm studentinn z Teptipraven k odpluti smerem Slap- xasu vypravel o sve ■ ceste po USA ske jezero i opaentm, k Melniku. a oni zase jemu o Ceskoslovensku. Hladlnu Vitavy, i Ictlyt v letot- Byli to mnozi haste z Prahy, ktenim parnem lete chudti na vodu, fi rtznfich institucich pracuji pro braZdlly parniky s vtletniky. Vyte- krajanske hnuti. Men i bratislavbrad, jeden z vettich parnikt prat• tti hoste z tstavu pro zahranienf ske flotily, patril tuto nedeli kraja- Slovely Matice slovenske. Dobke se citili I mantele Zelinkonum. Ceskoslovensk, tstav zahranieni pozval ty, kteti byli prave v vi z Australle; popevovali s kapePraze, na eelodennl ptatelske set- lou Albatros a vzpomtnali na sve Skupina krajan z polskeho pti nemt se vSrletnici na papalubieh koehali Wolsou Vltatv- Zelowa prohlitela se zajmem okolskfth btehtt, zatimco tance a ape- ni btehy Vltavy, vystavovala oblivuehtivf se dosytosti venovali svYm Ceje horkeinu slunci a poslouchala Vyzpivall a vytandili se pfi vyhravani netnavnYch muzikantt Albatros. Nova hudbe "Foust" i Albatros z Kra- Amati Kraslice sac.
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ptatelstvi navazoval krajan si s krajankou z Ameriky a viechny ty krasne melodie nahrival na magnetofonovSf pasek. Hodiny utikaly, ptedseda Ceskoslovenskeho tstavu zahrapiZniho Miroslav Holub naslouchal pkini krajant a mei radost a &bre nab.dy, ktere byl parnik Vytehrad DuS-evni potravu a zabavu chvilemi vystkidaly ehvfle mad taliti tradienich. deskYch *lel. Lodnf kuchaf uvakil veptovou s knedlikem a zelim, dopoledni drttkoyou polevku, odpoledne topinky s pomazankou. Plzeriske dvanactky se vyeepovalo spolu s daltim pitIm nekolik suda. Skupina krajant z Rakouska se starostou videriskeho Sokola Vaclavem Ktivankem se setla se starYmi znamSrmi, pracovniky Cs. svazu teleane vtehovy a sportu a o eern jinem by se hovokilo net o sportu, spartaklade, o daltich a,kcich, ktere chysta videri ski, Sokol. Kdyt kapitan Jodi nechal zahoukat v poslednim zdymadle pied ptistaveni a pochvaloval si jakY to zajimavY a veselY dnes veal "nitklad", dostupovala nalada vreholu. Talc°, ptetetko se loueila skupima americkYch krajan z Chicaga a okoli, ktere timto parnikovSrm vYletem koneilo putovani Ceskoslovenskem. Bylo to pestre putovanl. Jelo se autobusem z Prahy, ptes Lidice, do zapadoeeskSrch ni, na Hlubokou, CeskY Krumlov, Tabor, Jindtichav Hradec, Tele, pies Lednici na Slovensko. Do Bratislavy, Nitry,• Banske Bystrice, Terchove, Helpy, VysokYch Tater,
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ye sttedu 10. listopaclu 1976 Gottwaldova, Hradee Kralove, Svitav, Chrudimi zpet do Bra by. A vtlet loth, pokladali za hteb ye stare vlasti. Vytandill se zde, vyzpivall, zavzporninali si, zde se spittelili mnozi vice net za cely zajezd Evropou. Pohovotill si spolu krajane evroptti 1 zarnoliti. Byl to den plAtelstvi, setkanl a vyznani dobreho vztahu ke stare viasti, kterS, melt vSrletniel byt' by ptljeli ze sousedniho Rakouska nebo vzdalene Australle a Ameriky. "Ten na,§ Vytehrad byl parnik telstvi", tekla mi jedna krajanka z Ameriky spravnou deAtinou, kdyt jsme se lou6ili na nabteti a vyjmenovala ml, s kolika krajany z zemi se this seznamila. SPJST
Ume se iiesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce sedmadvacita — Lesson 27 Before we go on to adverbs, let's look at terms having to do with students and colleges. VOCABULARY STUDENT) A KOLEJ kolej — college; also student's dormitory mistnost — room plIzemi — ground floor poschodi, story, floor kuchyne — kitchen kancellit — office tifadovna — (adm.) office 'Marna -- reading room knihovna — library g'atna — cloak room umtvarna — wash room sprcha — shower jegte — also, yet
nibytek — furniture byt — flat, or apartment ifednik — official -- closet, cupboard gaty — clothes kieslo — armchair tistiedni topeni -- central heating potom — then, afterwards piednigka — lecture, speech poslucharna — lecture room mluvnice — grammar rozurnim — I understand mluvim — I speak trotchu — a little jestliie — if (conj). rychle — quickly (adv) pomalu — slowly nahlas — loudly mesic — month, moon ptirozent — natural dfileeitt — important rozhovor — conversation kam?— Whither? (showing action) kde? — Where? (no action) penize — money zprava — information, news report rodlee — parents jak easto? — how often? ttden — week price — work manielka —. wife maniel — husband zietelne — distincly spisovatel — writer chyba — mistake pravopis spelling roman — novel Exercise T anslate the following sentences, which use words from the above vocabulary listing: 1, idime tam nagi kolej. 2. Moje mistnost je dole. 3. Pfitel ma mistnost v pfizemi. 4. Hlavni budova ma Best posehodi. 5. V pfizemi mime Jidelnu a kuchyni. 6. Hlavni budova ma take kancelife, eitarny a razne line mistnosti. 7. Nahoie mime pokoje, gatny, umtvarny a sprchy. 8. Ede vy mate vas byt? 9. Bydlite je gte mimo &Cita? 10. Mite koupeny novt nibytek? 11. Bratr Alois je fifednikem v koleji. 12. Koupil jste Si nove gatv? 13. Nage llolej ma zatizene finstied ni topeni. 14. Pan profesor nim kaidt (len pi edna-sl. 15. Pant ueitelka tam pfedni gi v poslucharne. 16. Ono mluvi moc rychle.
17. Pan Svetlik mluvi pomalu. 18. Nerozumim, kdyi nemluvi nahlas. 19. Pigt dornii kaidt mesie. 20. Je o peirozent a dfileiitt fikol. 21. Mel jsem s panem Dvoiakem kratlit rozhovor. 22. Kam jedete? 23. Kde jstet byl? 24. Rodiee mi posilaji poitou penize 25. Jak east() pi geg domd? 26. Ja pigii kaidt den. 27. Mill maniel kona svoji pisemnou praci zfetelne. 28. eapek byl velikt eeskt ,sp1sovatel. 29. 001 jste jeho romany? *
Pokidek — Thoughts for today Zvykni si ukladat veci na size jiste misto, abys, kdye jich poteebujes, snadno je mohl nalezti. Tim uspokig sobe a i lti tni nulohe mrzutosti, uchrain g se rnnohe Akody, pkijdeg vgude v pravt eas a vyhneg se mnohe vteitce, ani i tres to ze strany rodied a sytett tela. Zanechej vgesh marntch hadek. Dbej Jen vidAyky o poiadek. * Discuss this thought with your parents. Get them to explain it to you.
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HST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are found in the Bulletin Beard section. * * Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Nov. 12 — Social Night, 8 p.m.; public, is invited Saturday, Nov. 13 — Private party Friday, Nov. 19 — Social Night, 8 p.m.; public is invited Friday, Nov. 28 — Social Night, 8 p.m.; public is invited Saturday, Nova 27 — Public dance; Panther City Polka Boys, 8:30 Friday, Dec. 3 — Social Night, 8 p.m.; public is invited Saturday, Dec. 4 -- Public Dance, Billy Uptmor and the Makers 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 — SPJST No. 6 annual meeting, 3:30 p.m. — SPJSTLodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Nov. 13 — Good Vibrations Saturday, Nov. 20 — The Country Music Revue Thursday, Nov. 25 — The Moods Saturday, Nov. 27 — Telstars — 811151 — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Nov. 13 — Country Edition (C/W) Friday, Nov. 19 --- Lodge party Saturday, Nov. 20 ® Little Fishermen (polka-waltz) Sunday, Nov. 217-Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Nov. 27 — Country NuNotes (C/W) Friday, Dec. 3 — The Moods Saturday, Dec. 4 — Private party • Thurs., Dec. 9 -- Private Christmas party Friday, Dee. 10 -- Private party SPJST
Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Nov. 13 — Moods :' Saturday, Nov. 20 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, Nov. 27 — Danny and The Midnight Cowboys
(Dress Re gulations: Dresses and pantsalts for women; men: no blue Mine). SPJST —
Lodge No. 25, Ennis Friday, Nov. 12 — Tony Douglas , and the Shrimpers turday, Nev. 27 Vrazel Polka
Lodge No. 29, T ylor Sunday, Nov. 14 — Battle Dance, Vrazels vs. Fritz Hodde (4 to 10 p.m.) no reservations — SPJST Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Nov. 13 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Nov. 20 — The Social Combinations Saturday, Nov. 27 — Pavelka Orch. SPJST --
Lodge No, 39, Bryan Wednesday, Nov. 10 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 — Jerry and The Variations Saturday, Nov. 20 — Edwin Gaas and The Top Five Saturday_ Nov. 2'7 — Blue Vest SPJST —
Lodge No. 40 Hillje Thursday, Nov. 25 — Thanksgiving — Dulwich Fox Friday_ Dec. 3 — }Crystal Blue Friday, Dec. 10 — Battle Dance: Redwood & Dulwich Fox Saturday, Dec. 25 — Christmas Day —Dulwich Fox -
Every Thursday ni ght — Social and Games 7:30 p .m. Refreshments later. (All of our re gular Saturday night dances are from 9 p .m. until 1 a.m. Lodge Phone: 544-8200; president's: 544-7414 or 544-7292). — SPJST —
Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Nov.13 — Country Music Revue Wednesday, Nov. 24 — Jimmy Heap Thursday, Nov. 25 — The People's Choice Saturday, Nova 27 -- The Moods Saturday, Dec. 4 -- The People's Choice Friday, Dec. 10 — Country Music Revue Saturday, Dec. 18 — Holland IC's Dance; music by The Moods SPJST —
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Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Nov. 13, Hub City Dutchmen of Yoakum Tuesday, Nov. 16 — Board of Trustees' meeting Saturday, Nov. 20 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra Sunday, Nov. 21 — RVOS No. 5 meeting, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23 — Choral Group Saturday, Nov. 27 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five
(Dress Policy: Ladles, dresses onl y; men, no olue Jeans. — SPJST
Lodge No. 54, West Sunday, Nov. 14 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.; also Holy wedding shower Saturday, Nov. 20 — Holy-Kocurek wedding reception and dance Saturday, Nov. 27 — UrbanovskyErhenhort wedding reception and dance -
Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Nov. 13 — The Centurions Saturday, Nov. 20 — The Crockett Westerneers Friday, Nov. 26 — (Teenage Dance) The Sweet Briars Saturday, Nov. 27 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Sunday, Nov. 28 -- Thanksgiving Celebration — The Crockett Westerneers Saturday, Dec. 4—Texas Dutchmen
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Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Nov. 13 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Nov. 20 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, Nov. 27—Leo MaJek Orch. Saturday, Dec. 4 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets
Lodge No. 81, Needville Sunday, Nov. 14 — Annual meeting, 1 p.m. with election of officers, etc. Lunch will be served following the meeting
Social nights at 7:30 p.m. ever y Wednesday. Public is invited. SPJST —
Lodge No. 87, Temple Friday, Nov. 12 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Chili supper following the meeting. Ladies, bring pastries. Guests are welcome —SP..151T-
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Friday, Nov. 12 — Gaylen Ackley Saturday, Nov. 13 — Gilbert Kautz Saturday, Nov. 20 — Vrazels Wednesday, Nov. 24 — Pre-Thanksgiving semi-formal dance; Nick Navarro Saturday, Nov. 27 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, Dec. 11 — The Glen Miller Orchestra Tickets on sale: $7.50 per person (Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or not pants Without skirt; men — no Jeans. shirts inside trousers, unless the dance is • special occasion). Concert Orchestra of Lod ge 88 has reheargals every Wednesday at 8 p .m. Interested Parties are Welcome. Choral Oroup practice every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. 80C101 every Thursday night at 8 n.m.
Wednesday, November 10, 1076 Saner sorted from 5 to 8 p.m. Breakfast is served at our Friday and Saturda y night lances and s p ecial dances. SPJST —.
Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Sunday, Nov. 14 — Regular lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27 -- St. Thomas Church dance — SPJST — Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizkr Saturday, Nov. 13 — Jodie Mikula of Ennis, sponsored by Lodge 130 Saturday, Nov. 27 — Harold Strand of Waco (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening Pantsuits; men — coats, leisure suits, shirts talkie troumera, no blue jeans). SPJST
Lodge No. 135 Ennis Saturday, Nov. 13 —. Charlie Patak
Game Night every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; 1:itchen open Second Wednesday of each month: youth (;inb meeting at 6:30 p.m.; adult meeting, 4.30 p.m. SPJST —
Lodge 178, Longview Family g ame nights every Frida y and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall, Olive St., Longview. SPJST
Lodge No. 180, Burleson Sunday, Nov. 21 — Official Chartering ceremonies in the Catholic Fellowship Hall, adjacent to St. Ann's Catholic Church in Burleson. Further information forthcoming. SPJST
Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Sunday, Nov. 28 — Official Chartering ceremonies in Schertz. Further details soon.
No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Nov. 20 — Hub City Dutchmen Saturday, Dec. 4 — The Singing Du tchma.sters Saturday Dec. 18 — Private dance for members and guests Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance — Weinart Grohman's Band an. lodge meetin g s every 2nd Wednesday Lodge
of each month. Dances 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Socials every Thursday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.. Executive meetings 4th Wednesda y of month, 7:30 p.m. Lodge location 911 1. Shaw, Phone 472-9355 — SPJST —
Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, Dec. 5 — Christmas party, 2 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall. Bring covered dish. SPJST — Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Nov. 13 — Battle dance: Otis Beck and The Best Yets vs. Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, Nov. 20 — The Charles Ellison Show Saturday, Nov. 27 — The Country Music Revue of Austin (8:3012:30) Saturday, Dec. 4 — Battle Dance: The Journeymen vs. Jerry Sissy, Jimmy Heap, Jr., with The Kountry Kikkers
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Lodge No. 154, Fort Werth Saturday, Nov. 13 — St. George's Harvest dance; for res. call 8385519. Sunday, Nov. 14 — Monthly Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. Game Night each Friday — 7:30 p.m. ----SPJST -
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